20 Lessons

Banking Course

How banks and credit unions actually work, and how to use them well.

  1. 1 BKS101
    How Banks and Credit Unions Work
  2. 2 BKS102
    Choosing a Financial Institution
  3. 3 BKS103
    Understanding Checking Accounts
  4. 4 BKS104
    Understanding Savings Accounts
  5. 5 BKS105
    High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Market Accounts
  6. 6 BKS106
    Certificates of Deposit (CDs): Locking In a Rate
  7. 7 BKS107
    Matching Your Savings Goal to the Right Account
  8. 8 BKS108
    Understanding FDIC and NCUA Deposit Insurance
  9. 9 BKS109
    Opening and Managing an Account
  10. 10 BKS110
    Joint Accounts and Account Ownership
  11. 11 BKS111
    Debit Cards, Checks, and Electronic Payments
  12. 12 BKS112
    Avoiding Overdrafts and Account Fees
  13. 13 BKS113
    Using Online and Mobile Banking
  14. 14 BKS114
    Depositing and Accessing Your Money
  15. 15 BKS115
    Setting Up Automatic Transfers and Direct Deposit
  16. 16 BKS116
    Wire Transfers, ACH, and Moving Money Between Accounts
  17. 17 BKS117
    Reading Your Bank Statement
  18. 18 BKS118
    Protecting Your Bank Accounts
  19. 19 BKS119
    Switching Banks and Closing Accounts
  20. 20 BKS120
    Building Your Complete Banking System

Ready to test what you've learned?

Take the final exam for this course. Score 80% or higher and you'll earn a downloadable certificate of completion.

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