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Checking Account Basics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal | Occurs when you use money from your checking account either electronically or by writing a check. |
| Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) | An electronic withdrawal occurs when funds are transferred to either another account or to pay a bill. |
| Debit Card | Looks like a credit card, but the money is deducted directly from your checking account when a purchase is made. |
| Deposit | Money placed in a bank account by using a deposit slip or via direct deposit. |
| Direct Deposit | Electronic transfer of money directly from one payer to another account. |
| Endorse | To sign |
| Checkbook Register | A helpful tool when comparing your records to your bank statement. |
| Blank Statement | Issued monthly and includes the balance of your account along with account activity |
| Credit Cards | Allow cardholders to use funds from a credit card company |
| Credit Limit | The maximum amount that can be borrowed on the account. |
| Annual Fee | The yearly fee that a credit card holder pays for the use of the card. |
| Available Credit | The amount of credit available that you can use toward purchases. |
| Finance Charges | You will avoid finance charges such as Interest and late payment fees if you pay within the grace period. |
| Grace Period | Typically 21-30 days after the new purchase. |
| Minimum Payment | The least amount that must be paid on an outstanding balance. |
| Loan | An extension of money from one party to another, agreeing that the money will be paid back with interest. |
| Purchase Price | The amount of money you agree to pay for the item you are buying. |
| Principal | Amount of money owed to the bank when the loan is acquired |
| Loan Term | The length of time it will take to pay back the loan. |
| Interest Rate | The rate paid for the use of the money borrowed. |
| Amortization Schedule | A series of loan payments that include the principal plus the interest that makes up each payment. |