Tony Just Received His Checking Account Statement from His Bank

Tony just received his checking account statement from his bank. He has a NOW account with free checking that pays 0.75% APR on the balance and requires a $500 minimum balance. His statement shows that he currently has a balance of $3,950. In looking at his statement he notices that his car payment check for $400 is still outstanding, and that his recently received payroll deposit of $3,600 had not posted at the time the statement was created. His normal living expenses average $1,500 per month including his car payment. Other than his car loan, he rarely writes any checks as he prefers to use his debit card and ATM card for day-to-day living expenses. He pays his credit card balance in full every month. Other than his checking account he does not own any investments. He has always dreamed of owning a house, and would like to buy one within the next five years. He has access to a 401K pension plan at work where his employer will match contributions up to 6% of his salary. He currently contributes 2% of his salary to this plan.
-What recommendations would you give Tony concerning his cash management?

A) Create a budget and set some savings goals.
B) Automate a savings plan using EFT.
C) Set up an account at a mutual fund company.
D) All of the above are good recommendations.
E) All of the above except C are good recommendations.

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