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Ways to Put Money INTO Your Checking Account
Make a cash deposit at your bank
Deposit a check at your bank
Use an ATM to deposit your money
Make a mobile deposit
Use Direct Deposit
Transfer money from another account
Ways to Take Money OUT of Your Checking Account
ATM withdrawal using a debit card
Visit a bank teller to make a withdrawal
Make a purchase using a debit card
Write a check
Use online bill pay
Transfer money to another account
Which are two advantages of having an account at a local community bank versus a national bank?
Community banks typically have LOWER fees and charges when compared to a national bank
Community banks typically give back and support the local community
True or False: When you deposit your money at a community or online bank, your money is insured by the FDIC up to $250,000.
True
What questions should you ask before opening an account at a national bank, community bank, or credit union?
What type of fees are there with this account?
Is there a fee for using an ATM? If so, how much?
Is there a minimum balance requirement with this account?
Do you offer online banking or mobile banking?
Beliefs of opening a bank account
Keeping your money safe
More options for paying
Easier to deal with checks
Makes paying bills easier
Makes a paper trail to track your money
Ability to get cash from an ATM
What is the benefit of making sure your account is FDIC/NCUA insured?
It covers up to $250,000 per person and makes sure your money is insured
If the bank goes under, you are insured on every account up to $250,000
Why is it important to review your bank statement each month?
Check for errors
Check your transactions
What is the mathematical formula that you would use to describe the financial activity on a bank statement?
Ending Balance = Previous Balance - Deposits + Withdrawals
What are the main differences between a checking and savings account?
Savings accounts:
Earns interest
Checking account:
Easy Access
Might have fees
Used with debit cards
How does the age that a person starts saving impact the amount they can earn in compound interest?
The younger you start, the more interest you will save/earn
Ben is comparing savings accounts at different banks and finds that most are offering an interest rate of about 1%. How does this low interest rate impact the power of compounding?
He won’t earn as much interest throughout the years
What saving account features does the article recommend inquiring about?
Have a mobile app, make electronic deposits, and link other accounts for transfers
What account fees should you avoid with savings accounts?
Minimum balance fees, transaction fees, maximum withdrawal fees, and maintenance fees
Should never have to pay a fee
What is a Online Savings Account
you can typically make a deposit into an online savings account by depositing a check online, through a mobile banking app, or by using an ATM in your online bank's network
No physical location (all online)
What is a Traditional Savings Account
allows you to accumulate interest on funds you've saved for future needs.
A place to hold your money
What is a Certificate of Deposit
Time deposit account that pays a fixed interest rate over a period of time (30 days to years)
What is a Money Market Account
You deposit money into a account while earning interest
How much are the average overdraft, maintenance, and out-of-network ATM fees?
Overdraft: $25
Maintenance: $5
Out-of-Network: $1.77
How can you avoid a monthly maintenance fee?
Open a checking and savings account at the same bank
Chose a different bank (without a monthly fee)
Keep a minimum balance
What is the average fee charged by large banks for using an out-of-network ATM?
$2.50
What is an excessive transaction fee?
happens when savings account holders withdraw over the federal limit, which is six free withdrawals and transfers per month.
What is an overdraft fee?
charged when a payment or withdrawal from your bank account exceeds the available balance and your bank covers the transaction as part of an overdraft protection service
True or False: Overdraft protection is a required feature of most checking accounts with no ability to opt out.
False
Why do so many people still sign up for overdraft protection when it is not always beneficial for them to do so?
May be a way to avoid the payment recipient from knowing your low bank balance
What is a NSF Fee
Charged when checks or electronic payments cause your account to go below $0
This is only charged if no other account protections are in place
The average fee is around $25.
All transactions will be declined
What is a Overdraft Protection
A service that automatically transfers money from a linked savings account when a transaction would cause your account balance to go below $0
Transactions are approved and money is transferred from your linked account
There is sometimes a fee but it will typically be smaller than other options
What is a Overdraft Coverage
Charged when any transaction causes your checking account balance to go below $0
Transaction to be approved and your account will go into negative territory
The average fee is around $30 per transaction
Many banks have a limit on the number of these transactions that you can be charged per day
You can opt out of this outcome
What is a Low Balance Alert
lets you know when your bank account balance drops to a predetermined amount, which could be $20, $500 or another selected amount
What is a Direct Deposit Alert
lets you know when your paycheck hits your account, which can help in scheduling bill payments and budgeting.
What is a Unusual Account Activity Alert
one that notifies consumers when there’s a change in their account status that’s unusual
What is a Short-term goal
goals you would like to achieve within two months
What is a Medium-term goal
goals you would like to achieve from within two months to three years
What is a Long-term goal
goals you would like to achieve three or more years out
How much are you recommended to save from your paycheck
20%
What categories encompass the portion of your paycheck that is designated for saving?
401ks
549 Account
Why does it make sense to start saving or investing right now?
Gives your money time to grow
True or False: When calculating the percentages for each budget category, you should use your pre-tax income
False
What is 50/30/20
50%- Essentials 30%- The “fun bucket” 20%- Financial Goals
When might the 50/30/20 rule not be the best saving strategy to use?
It doesn’t work well with higher income earners
Which strategy will help you save the most money?
As soon as you receive your paycheck, put a fixed amount or percentage of your money directly into your savings.
What is the benefit of automating your savings account contributions?
Your money will be transferred automatically and guarantees you will be contributing to your savings.
What does it mean to "pay yourself first"?
Deposit money into your savings account before spending on anything else.
Why might some people still prefer manually saving their money (e.g. manually transfer or deposit money into their savings account)?
So they are able to control where there money goes each month
Why do you think it is recommended that you save 3-6 months of expenses in your emergency fund?
If you lose your job you still want to be able to pay expense while unemployed
Why might it be better to keep your emergency fund money in a separate account?
So you aren’t tempted to touch it
What is the best reason to tap into your emergency fund?
Pay $500 deductible after a car accident
What percentage of Americans could not pay a surprise $400 bill with cash/equivalent?
32%
Main idea of Credit Cards:
People will spend more money when paying with credit cards because they think of it at as a steal or bargain. They will pay it off later
Main idea of Living Paycheck to Paycheck:
People living Paycheck to Paycheck don’t have a good financial plan or ways to manage their money. Holidays make more people live paycheck to paycheck
Spending your whole paycheck on necessities causing them to live paycheck to paycheck
Explain how inflation impacts the purchasing power of your money over time.
The price of the products goes up and you get them same product for more money.
1950: have $5- buy 3 burgers
2020: have $5- buy 1 burger
If inflation causes both prices and wages to increase over time, then why would someone need to take inflation into account at all?
They don’t increase at the same rate
How can you counteract the impact of inflation?
Investing your savings/money
Which 3 mobile banking features do consumers consider to be critical?
Turn card on/off or report lost
Manage balance or fraud alerts
Deposit checks
Which feature is the least important to consumers?
Apple Watch app integration
7 major advantages of online banking
Easier bill payments. You can send payments using your bank’s online banking platform
24/7 account access. Whether you’re on vacation or it’s the middle of the night, you can manage your banking
Simpler fund transfers. It’s easy to move funds between your accounts, such as from checking to savings, using online banking.
Better access to bank records. Whether you need banking records for tax purposes or personal records, you can download statements and transaction records to print them at home.
Improved visibility of account balances and transactions. Knowing your account balances is always a few clicks away.
Ability to sync your accounts with your apps. Online banking allows you to transfer information from your accounts to Quicken, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Excel, and other applications.
Use of mobile apps. Many banks allow you to use your mobile devices for online personal banking.
What is Online Bill Pay
Bill pay is a service offered by many banks and credit unions that lets you set up automatic payments for bills. If you juggle rent or a mortgage, cable and electricity bills, credit card payments and more, online bill pay can save time and help you avoid late fees
What might be the benefit of setting up a recurring payment through online bill pay?
So you don’t have to worry about missing a payment
List at least four people or companies you might want to pay regularly by using online bill pay.
Landlord, Water company, Electric company, Credit card, Car payments
Explain what direct deposit is.
A payment made that is put into a bank account electronically
What information will you need to provide to your employer to set up direct deposit?
Account number, bank routing number, or a voided check
What are the benefits of using direct deposit?
Not having to go to the bank
Saving time and paper
Getting immediate access
Why is it recommended that you avoid doing online banking on public Wi-Fi?
With a public network, you can’t be totally sure who sees what you send online unless each page you visit is encrypted.
How can turning on text and email alerts help keep your account safe?
If they see a purchase or transfer they didn’t make, customers can protect their account against further fraudulent activity by reaching out to the bank immediately.
What is a cashless society?
Cash, paper, and coin currency aren't used for financial transactions. Instead, all transactions are electronic, using debit or credit cards or payment services like PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, and Apple Pay.
How does a cashless society affect your privacy?
Exposes your personal information to a possible data breach
The more information you have floating around online, the more likely it is to wind up in malicious hands
How does a cashless society affect the economically disadvantaged?
the poor and unbanked will likely have an even harder time in a cashless society. If smartphone purchases become the standard way to transact, for example, those who can't afford smartphones will be left behind.
They might not have access to a bank account/debit card
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