Banking in the US

Basics

• Types of Banks
• Why should I use a Bank & How do I choose a Bank?
• What is electronic banking?
• Internet banking

Bank Account

• What types of accounts do banks offer?
• How do I open a bank account?
• Managing your checking account

Loans / Checks / Credit Cards / Debit Cards

• What happens when you apply for a loan?
• What are checks, and how do they work?
• Credit cards, debit cards, stored value cards: What's the difference?

Is your Money Safe?

• Why do banks fail?
• Do you lose money if your bank fails?

Concerns You May Have