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Resource Topic: Banking Basics

  • Using Credit

    Objectives: Explain what credit is and how it relates to borrowing and repaying money Describe how credit cards work and the types of fees that they may have…

  • Bank On It

    Description: The Bank On It module provides an overview of banking services and is designed to help participants build a positive relationship with a financial institution. Sample material:…

  • Bank On It (Spanish)

    Description: The Bank On It module provides an overview of banking services and is designed to help participants build a positive relationship with a financial institution. Sample material:…

  • Banking Services Available for Small Businesses

    Description: The Banking Services module provides an overview of banking services available to small business owners. It is designed to help participants to understand which banking products and…

  • Opening a Bank Account

    Objectives: Explain what a checking account is, what a savings account is, and the purpose of each Identify and list the different types of services that banks or…

  • Prepaid Cards

    Objectives: Explain where and why they might buy a prepaid card Describe how prepaid cards work and the types of fees that they may have Explain how advertising…

  • Using Debit Cards

    Objectives: Explain where and why they might obtain a debit card Describe how debit cards work and the types of fees that they may have Explain how a…

  • Check It Out

    Welcome to Check It Out! You are taking a step to building a better financial future for yourself and your family by learning how to manage a checking…

  • Check it Out (Spanish)

    ¡Bienvenidos a Conceptos Básicos Sobre Cuentas Corrientes! Está dando un paso importante hacia establecer un futuro financiero mejor para usted y su familia al aprender cómo se administra…

  • Money Smart for Grade Pre-K-2

    Welcome to Money Smart, an exciting interactive exploration of the concepts of money. This standards-aligned, cross-curricular program is designed to promote financial understanding in children ages 4 through…