Description
In this course, you will :
- Prepare teenagers and young adults for their financial future.
- Learn how to use credit responsibly.
- Discover how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
- Learn how to manage your money wisely and strategically.
- Prepare your teen for future large purchases, such as a car or a home.
Syllabus :
1. Introduction
- Why learn about money?
- Where does money come from?
2. Banking Basics
- What is a bank account?
- Opening a Bank Account
- Banks vs Credit Unions
- Checking vs Savings
- Intro to Debit Cards
- Writing a Check
- How to Deposit a Check
- Intro to Credit Cards
- Intro to Loans
- What is a CD?
- Online-Only Banks
- Payment Apps (e.g. Cash App, Venmo, Paypal, etc)
- Protecting Yourself Against Fraud