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Banking basics
Chapter 1: Understanding Bank Accounts
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Chapter 2: Using Online and Mobile Banking
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Estimated Course Duration: 1 hour
Basic Concepts Used:
Learning Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between various types of bank accounts, understand their features and benefits, and know how to open a bank account.
Types of Bank Accounts
Checking Accounts: Used for daily transactions. Features include debit card access, check-writing ability, and online bill pay. Benefits include ease of access to funds and minimal fees. Savings Accounts: Designed for saving money. Features include interest earnings and limited withdrawal options. Benefits include interest accumulation and safe storage of funds. Certificates of Deposit (CDs): Fixed-term savings accounts with higher interest rates. Features include a fixed interest rate and penalty for early withdrawal. Benefits include higher interest rates compared to regular savings accounts.
How to Open a Bank Account
Steps: Choose a bank, decide on the type of account, gather required documents (ID, proof of address), complete the application, and make an initial deposit. Real-life Examples: Stories of individuals opening their first bank accounts, challenges they faced, and how they overcame them.
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Estimated Course Duration: 1 hour
Basic Concepts Used:
Learning Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will understand the benefits and features of online and mobile banking, and how to use these tools to manage their accounts efficiently.
Online Banking
Definition: Accessing bank accounts via the internet to perform transactions. Features: Monitoring account balances, transferring funds between accounts, paying bills online, setting up automatic payments. Benefits: Convenience, 24/7 access, reduced need for physical bank visits.
Mobile Banking:
Definition: Managing bank accounts using a smartphone app. Features: Mobile check deposits, account alerts, balance tracking, spending analysis. Benefits: On-the-go access, immediate notifications, integration with other financial tools.
Real-life Examples
Case studies of individuals who use online and mobile banking for various purposes, such as budgeting, paying bills, and tracking spending.
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