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Welcome to our Savings and Banking section, where you can find a variety of educational resources to help you master the fundamentals of bank savings accounts and interest rates.

Our lesson plans, worksheets, exercises, and activities are designed to teach learners of all levels about savings, banks, bank accounts, and interest rates. These resources are customizable and can be used in a classroom setting or for independent study.

In addition, our online bank simulator provides a dynamic way to learn about modern online banking and ATM usage. The simulator features interactive exercises that allow you to practice transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and more.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced saver looking to enhance your knowledge, our Savings and Banking section has everything you need to manage your finances with confidence. So, start exploring our resources today and take the first step towards financial literacy.

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SAVINGS ACCOUNTS OVERVIEW

When saving your money, you will be placing money in many different types of savings instruments, including very safe and stable investments vehicles. This is especially true for money that you are going to need in the short-term (as compared to long-term investments, such as buying a house). This category includes bank savings accounts and money market mutual funds, some of the safest short term investments.

When placing your money with a bank or money market fund, you earn interest, or yield, which fluctuates, depending on general rates of interest.

TYPES OF SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Bank Savings Accounts
When you are beginning to save, you should place your money in investments that are as safe as possible. In addition, you will likely always have at least some of your money in short-term investments. Bank savings accounts are such an investment. The federal government backs these accounts with what is known as Federal Deposit insurance Corporation (FDIC) Insurance.

Money Market Account
These are accounts offered by banks. However, in these accounts the bank typically pays you a higher rate of interest than a savings account.

CD or Certificate of Deposit
The bank holds your money for a set period of time. Usually one to six months, or one to five years. Unlike a normal savings account, you may not withdraw your money at any time. If you do, you will be subject to withdrawal fees.

Money Market Funds
Similar to bank savings accounts are money market funds. Money market accounts are available from mutual fund companies. They are similar, but you usually get a better return with money market funds. Also, since these funds are not held with a bank, they are not FDIC insured. However, they are invested in very short-term bonds, which tend to be less risky than longer-term bonds and invest in safe government investments, corporate commercial paper, and other related investments. In addition, they are regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission. Money market mutual funds that invest exclusively in U.S. government securities have very little risk, while giving you better rates of return then typical bank savings accounts.


Lessons and Worksheets

BANK SAVINGS ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION

Bank Savings Account Introduction

A lesson introducing students to the concept of a bank savings account. Also introduces the concepts of deposit and withdrawal.

WHAT IS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT VIDEO LESSON

 

What is a Savings Account?

Introduces students to savings accounts, what they are, how you open one, and the costs involved.

INTRODUCTION TO EARNING INTEREST

Introduction to Earning Interest

A worksheet introducing students to earning interest. Why should we save our money with someone else instead of keeping it under our mattress? One reason is that we get to earn money, also called interest. Teach and learn interest rate basics.

WHAT IS INTEREST VIDEO LESSON

 

What is Interest?

Learn the basics of interest, how you earn interest, and compound interest.

CHECKING ACCOUNTS AND CHECK WRITING

Checks, Checking Account, Checkbooks Lessons

Checking Accounts and Check Writing

Learn how to write a check, make checking account deposits and withdrawals, manage and balance your checkbook, and checkbook reconciliation with your monthly bank checking account statement.

ONLINE BANKING

Online Banking Simulation

An introduction to online banking. Students use an online banking simulation to learn how to bank online, create their own online bank account, and use an ATM simulator.

WHAT IS A BANK STATEMENT

What is a Bank Statement - How to Read and Understand

Use this lesson on the topic of bank statements, including the various components of a bank statement, such as the bank information, statement period, account number, type of account, summary section, and transaction details, as well as how to check for fees and calculate the ending balance to ensure accuracy.

USING A BANK ATM

How to Use an ATM Lesson

In this lesson students will learn how to use and withdraw money from an ATM. This lesson provides a step-by-step guide for using an ATM, beginning with finding an ATM, and inserting your debit or credit card correctly. Learn the importance of being aware of your surroundings, never sharing your PIN with anyone, and taking your receipt to show how much money you withdrew and how much is still in your account.

 

Using a Bank ATM Lesson

Learn how to use a bank's ATM, or Automated Teller Machine.  Practice banking with an ATM, learn about ATM safety, fees, and types of transactions.  Includes deposits and withdrawals.

 

How to Withdraw Money from an ATM Lesson

A lesson for students on the basics of how to withdraw money from the ATM machine. Includes tips to safely and efficiently withdraw money from an ATM, from inserting your debit card correctly to protecting your PIN. Students learn the basics of withdrawing money from an ATM, including how to insert a debit card correctly and protect their Personal Identification Number (PIN).

DEBIT CARDS

What is a Debit Card

A lesson on banking basics and the essentials of debit cards including how they function, their benefits and drawbacks, and tips for wise usage. Students learn how to manage their debit card use responsibly.

BANK ACCOUNTS

How to Open a Bank Account

A lesson for students on the essentials of opening their first bank account, whether they’re a student, headed to college, or starting a job. This guide offers insights on choosing the right bank, understanding account types, mastering digital banking, and exploring top financial apps for budgeting and investing.

 

Understanding Different Types of Bank Accounts

In this lesson students will learn learn how to choose a bank account. A beginner’s guide to the different types of bank accounts, including checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs. Learn about their each bank account's features, advantages, and limitations to help make an informed decision about which account is best for your financial goals.

SAVING MONEY

Saving Money

Lessons on saving money.  Students learn reasons why they should save money, and how to save.

SIMPLE INTEREST

Simple Interest

Understand what simple interest is, and how it is calculated.

WHAT IS SIMPLE INTEREST VIDEO LESSON

 

What is Simple Interest?

Learn the basics of simple interest and how its is calculated using the simple interest formula.

WHAT INTEREST RATE INCREASES MEAN FOR YOU VIDEO LESSON

 

What Interest Rate Increases Mean for You

What to expect as the Federal Reserve (the central bank) increases interest rates and how it affects your finances and your budget. Learn how the rate increases will impact different types of borrowing including credit cards, student loans, auto loans, mortgages, and bank savings accounts.

COMPOUND INTEREST

Compound Interest

Understand what compound interest is, how it is calculated, and appreciate the impact it makes on loans and investments.

WHAT IS COMPOUND INTEREST

 

What is Compound Interest? How to Calculate

A lesson on how to calculate and understand the power of compound interest, and also comparing it to simple interest. Students will grasp how money grows over time, especially when interest compounds. The video uses examples to explain the concept, breaks down the formula, and stresses the importance of early investments. It also highlights compound interest's potential to boost savings or amplify debts, emphasizing its cautious use.

MORTGAGES AND INTEREST

Mortgages and Interest

Understand the concept of mortgages and compound interest.

ANNUITIES AND PERPETUITIES

Annuities and Perpetuities

Understand, define, and calculate annuities and perpetuities.

BANK SAVINGS ACCOUNT BOOK

 

Answer random questions related to entering transactions in a bank savings account book.  Choose whether or not students calculate balances.

* Bank Savings Account Book (with Balances)

* Bank Savings Account Book (no Balances)

BANKING WORD PROBLEMS

 

Word problem worksheets on saving money with savings accounts.

* Bank Savings Account

Bank Savings Word Problems

Interest Word Problems

OTHER SAVINGS WORKSHEETS

 

 * Saving your Allowance   

 

BANKING LESSON IDEAS

 

 Teaching Banking Services Lesson Idea

ADDITIONAL LESSONS

Finding Financial Services
The student will learn about financial service providers.

Tracking Your Money
The student will learn about checking, the ability to balance a checkbook and reconcile financial accounts.

Saving and Investing: Getting Started
Students will learn the reasons for saving money.

The Rule of 72 – Simple and Compounded Interest
Students will learn about simple and compounded interest and the rule of 72.

Saving and Investing Tools
Students will learn about different ways to save and invest.

Time is Money – Saving and Investing Options
Students will learn about how different investment strategies varies by individual needs.

Managing High Levels of Debt
Students learn about handling high levels of debt.

How Money Grows Through Saving and Investing
This lesson introduces students to the basics of how money grows through saving and investing.

Savvy Savers – Benefits of Interest-Bearing Accounts
Students calculate compound interest to identify benefits of saving in interest-bearing accounts. They learn the “rule of 72” and that it applies to both investments and debt. They apply the rule of 72 to several savings scenarios. They learn that there is a relationship between the level of risk for an investment and the potential reward or return on that investment.

BANKING INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES

 

Student Checking Accounts
Student checking accounts provide a great way to teach money management.

Identity Theft Prevention
Information and advice on protecting yourself from identity theft.

Finding the Right Bank Account
Understand your own banking needs when looking for a bank account for yourself.

Finding the Right Bank Account - To Choose a Bank or Not?
Banking services are provided by financial institutions other than traditional banks these days. Learn about some banking alternatives.

The Benefits of Online Banking
There are many benefits to banking online, including the opportunity to budget better, and save money.

Cutting Banking Fees
Tips and advice on cutting the fees you are paying for banking services and transactions.

Important Queries before Opening a Bank Account
Here is some advice about things to think about before opening a bank account.

Bank Accounts and Accounting: A General Overview
An overview of bank accounts and for bank transactions.

 

 

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