Choosing and Balancing a Checking Account

Name ______Computer # _____

Financial institutions offer a variety of products and services to address financial responsibility. Financial experts provide guidance and advice on a wide variety of financial issues. Your checking account is the way you pay bills and save money. It is essential to plan ahead for money needs. Don’t get stuck in a payday loan trap!

KEY TERMS: EverFi -- Federal Reserve, Credit union, Routing number

VB -- ATM, Basic Checking Account, Check, Debit Card, Direct Deposit, Overdrafts, Payday Loan

___EverFi “Banking” Lesson  ______Pre-assessment  ______POST-ASSESSMENT

___ VB Lesson “Choosing and Balancing a Checking Account"  ______Reading Quiz  ______Math Quiz

___VB WRITTEN EXERCISES on the back of this handout

___ Make a Crossword Puzzle using the KEY TERMS for this unit. PRINT your Crossword Puzzle.

 ______Put your Crossword Puzzle in your FOLDER AND SHOW your teacher your FOLDER.

___ Play the EverFi Life - High School Game. Total Savings: Score: Total Savings: Score: Total Savings: Score:

___ When you have completed the EverFi Life - High School Game 3x’s and recorded your Total Savings and Score above, you may play the Personal Finance Internet Games.

 = As you finish these assignments, raise your hand so you can be checked off. Grade: Following Directions ______Use of Learned Skills ______Structure ______Work Ethic ______Preparation for Class ______

Total: ______x 5 = ____ / 100