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Personal Finance Courses: Managing Your Money at a Bank or Credit Union

Introduction to Managing Your Money at a Bank or Credit Union Establishing a Relationship with a Bank or Credit Union How to Choose Bank Accounts to Meet Your Needs Understanding Bank and Credit Union Fees Opening Accounts at a Bank or Credit Union Check Cashing Stores Managing Your Bank Accounts Responsibly Overdrafts on Your Checking Account Checkbook Simulation Activity Summary of Managing Your Money at a Bank or Credit Union
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Introduction to Managing Your Money at a Bank or Credit Union

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Banks and credit unions provide you a safe place to deposit your money and tools to help you manage it.

What you will learn

  • Establishing a Relationship with a Bank or Credit Union
  • How to Choose Bank Accounts to Meet Your Needs
  • Understanding Bank and Credit Union Fees
  • Opening Accounts at a Bank or Credit Union
  • Check Cashing Stores
  • Managing Your Bank Accounts Responsibly
  • Overdrafts on Your Checking Account
  • Checkbook Simulation Activity

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Introduction to Managing Your Money at a Bank or Credit Union

For many young adults, choosing a financial institution like a bank or credit union doesn’t have a lot of excitement and sizzle. However, setting up the products and services you need to manage your day-to-day financial life is a critical step in becoming financially independent and responsible. Having a relationship at a financial institution puts you in control of your money and how you use it.