Banking: Introduction

After completing the previous units, you have probably decided that it is best to always have money and not be in debt.  Having money provides a feeling of independence that being in debt will never provide. It also enables you to buy things and establish an acceptable standard of living.

What do you do with your money?

An important part of having money is knowing where to store it - which bank or credit union to use and what type of account to open. This section will teach you about different financial institutions, the accounts and products offered by banking institutions, and how you can store your money wisely and increase its worth while in an account.