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
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  2. 2 BKS102
    Choosing a Financial Institution
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  3. 3 BKS103
    Understanding Checking Accounts
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  4. 4 BKS104
    Understanding Savings Accounts
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  5. 5 BKS105
    High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Market Accounts
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  6. 6 BKS106
    Certificates of Deposit (CDs): Locking In a Rate
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  7. 7 BKS107
    Matching Your Savings Goal to the Right Account
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  8. 8 BKS108
    Understanding FDIC and NCUA Deposit Insurance
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  9. 9 BKS109
    Opening and Managing an Account
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  10. 10 BKS110
    Joint Accounts and Account Ownership
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  11. 11 BKS111
    Debit Cards, Checks, and Electronic Payments
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  12. 12 BKS112
    Avoiding Overdrafts and Account Fees
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  13. 13 BKS113
    Using Online and Mobile Banking
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  14. 14 BKS114
    Depositing and Accessing Your Money
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  15. 15 BKS115
    Setting Up Automatic Transfers and Direct Deposit
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  16. 16 BKS116
    Wire Transfers, ACH, and Moving Money Between Accounts
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  17. 17 BKS117
    Reading Your Bank Statement
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  18. 18 BKS118
    Protecting Your Bank Accounts
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  19. 19 BKS119
    Switching Banks and Closing Accounts
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  20. 20 BKS120
    Building Your Complete Banking System
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Take the final exam for this course. Score 80% or higher and you'll earn a downloadable certificate of completion.

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