Bank On It The Basics
Homework (Passport page 9)
Why Are We Here? Money Cycles Earn Spend Earn Spend Borrow Spend Earn Spend Save Earn Save Spend
What Do You Know? (Pre-Test pages 5-6)
Let’s Talk About You
How Does it Work? Deposits Interest Loans
Safety Convenience Cost Security Financial future Why Keep Money in an Account?
Check-cashing fees: 4 x $5 = $20 a month Money order fees: 5 x $1 = $5 a month Financial Institution vs. Check-Cashing Fees Check-Cashing Services $240 a year $60 a year Total: $300 Bank or Credit Union Monthly fee: $5 $60 a year Box of checks: $18 Total: $78 Savings: $222
Financial Institutions BankCredit Union Make loans Pay checks Accept deposits Other financial services Ownership may be limited Not for profit Open to anyone Insured
Types of Checking Accounts Free/low cost Regular Electronic-only/ ATM Interest-bearing
Common Services Direct Deposit Loan Wire Transfer Remittance ATM Money Order Stored Value Card Debit Card Phone/Online Banking
Deposits & Withdrawals Deposit –Direct deposit, cash, checks, ATMs –Check hold ~ you may not have immediate use of deposited funds Withdrawals –Debit card, ATM, write checks to “cash” –Fees
Fee Schedules Monthly Service ATM Use Stop Payment Per-Check Overdraft Phone Inquiry Check Printing Returned Deposit Teller
Check Register Check Number DateDescription of Transaction Payment/Debit (-) Deposit/Credit (+) Balance 3/20Opening Deposit $ /22Deposit 3000 $ /23Deposit5000$ /23Withdrawal2500$ /26 Coffee Mart $235 25
Activity 1: Making Deposits and Withdrawals Complete Activity 1 in the Participant Guide. 1.Read the scenario carefully. 2.Complete the table. 3.Determine the new balance.
Checking Account Statement 1.Bank or credit union name/address 2.Statement period 3.Your name/address 4.Account number 5.Transactions 6.Cashed checks 7.Account summary with fees/charges
Reconciling Your Account Balancing: Keeping your checkbook register up-to-date and maintaining totals Reconciling: Finding and correcting any differences between the statement and your register
Your name and address Check number and codes Preprinted Information Financial Institution's name Routing & Transit Number Account Number 0105
Complete the Check Date Pay to the order of Amount Signature Memo 0105
Barriers & Strategies 1.Keeping track of your money –Bounced check fees 2.Your checking history –ChexSystems –Second chance checking 3.“I didn’t know!”
Temporary Holds Restaurants Gas Stations Hotels Phone/Online Purchases
Electronic Banking Automatic Bill Payment Online Bill Payment Mobile Banking
New Opt-In Rule You control what is paid By default, you are “opted-out” There could be a fee You can change your mind Does not cover checks / auto payments
Privacy Notices Explains how your personal financial information is shared and protected Under Federal law: Personal financial information is private You can stop or “opt out”
What Have You Learned? (Post-Test page 39)
Homework (Passport page 15)
Questions?