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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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Types of Savings Accounts
OVERVIEW
This lesson focuses on the following three types of savings accounts: traditional, money market, and certificate of deposit. Students will learn the characteristics of each type of account and participate in two activities to review and develop an informative brochure utilizing what they have learned.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
MODULES
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Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Cash the Check and Track the Dough
Learn about checking accounts, savings accounts, and check-cashing 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.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Intro
Look at the costs and benefits of using alternative financial services.
