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Resource Topic: Money Smart

  • 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…

  • Money Wiring Scams

    Objectives: List good and bad reasons for wiring money Describe the ways that scammers typically behave Describe how different types of money wiring scams work Explain how to…

  • 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…

  • Payday Loans

    Objectives: Explain how payday loans and cash advances work Explain what an annual percentage rate (APR) is and how it relates to the fee for a payday loan…

  • 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…

  • Borrowing Basics

    Description: Welcome to the Borrowing Basics module! Sooner or later, almost everyone needs to borrow money. When used wisely, credit can benefit you and your family. But first,…

  • Borrowing Basics (Spanish)

    Description: ¡Bienvenidos al módulo de Conceptos Básicos Sobre Préstamos! Tarde o temprano, casi todos necesitan pedir dinero prestado. Cuando se usa con prudencia, el crédito puede beneficiarlos a…