Banks and Alternatives 101: Tax Refund Fees
This video assignment assignment examines offers by tax preparers to get your refund faster than normal.
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1 Hour+
Cash the Check and Track the Dough
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students learn the components of a check, why maintaining account records is important, and how to balance a monthly account statement.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
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Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Types of Savings Accounts
Learn about three types of savings accounts: traditional, money market, and certificate of deposit.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Intro
Look at the costs and benefits of using alternative financial services.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Fees, Fees and More Fees: It all Adds Up
Weigh the benefits and costs of rent-to-own and “buy here, pay here” options.
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