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Financial Literacy
Lesson 1
Term | Definition |
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ATM | A machine that allows bank customers to deposit or withdraw money without visiting their bank. |
Balance | The current amount of money in an account. |
Bank | A business that offers money-related services to its customers, including loans and checking and savings accounts. |
Board of Directors | A group of people chosen to manage or direct a business or organization. |
Business | A company that sells goods or services. |
Certificate of Deposit - CD | An investment that earns interest over a specific period of time. |
Check | A written order to a bank to pay a certain amount of money from a checking account to another person or business. |
Checking Account | A bank account used to pay bills and access funds using checks and debit cards. |
Credit Card | A card that allows the holder to buy goods and services by taking out a bank loan. |
Credit Union | A financial institution owned by its members that provides many of the same services as a bank. |
Debit card | A card that allows customers to electronically and immediately withdraw funds from their accounts, either in cash or to purchase goods or services. |
Economy | A system that guides how money is earned and used in a society. |
Financial Institution | A business that provides money-related services. |
Loan | Money borrowed that must be repaid, usually with interest. |
Online Banking | A service that allows customers to perform banking activities using the Internet. |
Safe Deposit Box | A bank safe where documents, jewelry, or other valuables are kept. |
Savings Account | An account that usually earns interest and is often used to hold money that is not needed right away. |
Transaction | A business agreement or exchange. |