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Personal Finance

Banking

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Check It Out
29: Explain the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in protecting depositors' savings, including coverage limits.
32: Demonstrate procedures for opening and managing a checking account, including writing checks; recording checks, debits, and deposits; and reconciling statements.

31: Investigate and report on account management services provided by financial institutions. Examples: credit unions, pawn shops, payday lenders, commercial banks, online banks

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Check It Out
b: Compare the features and costs of personal checking accounts offered by different financial institutions.
e: Identify ways to avoid costly fees. Examples: overdraft fees, late fees