You are headed to the mountains for some climbing this summer and you need some gear. The local mountaineering shop is offering 6% financing on all purchases before the end of the month

Your savings account is currently paying 5%, and you are in a marginal tax bracket of 28%. Which of the following is true?
A) Borrow from the mountain shop — it is cheaper.
B) Take the money out of savings — it is cheaper.
C) It does not matter where you get the money; it will cost the same.
D) You should seek competent financial help.
E) None of the above are true.


Answer: B

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