Directions (Continued)
Directions (Continued): By now you should have your worksheet in front of you; please take a look at it now. Notice that questions 1,2 and 3 can be answered by watching VIDEO 1. Questions 4,5,6 and 7 can be answered by watching VIDEO 2. Questions 8,9 and 10 can be answered by watching VIDEO 3. Questions, 11, 12 and 13 can be answered by using the READING PACKET. Please note that questions from VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 can also be answered by completing the reading in the READING PACKET.
VIDEO 1 (Questions 1,2,3)
1.) When does an overdraft occur in a checking account? THIS ARTICLE is referenced in the video and can help you answer this question.
2.) At many banks, the overdraft fee can run upwards of ______________.
3.) What are the PROS and CONS of having overdraft protection in a checking account?
2.) At many banks, the overdraft fee can run upwards of ______________.
3.) What are the PROS and CONS of having overdraft protection in a checking account?
VIDEO 2 (Questions 4,5,6,7)
4.) Give examples of fees in a bank account.
5.) Define deposit
6.) Define withdrawal
7.) Challenge Question: How does the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve influence the yields (yields = interest given by banks) that a bank can offer a customer?
Note: Be sure to watch the (above) video in its entirety, but the READING PACKET can also help you get the answers for questions 5, 6, 7.
5.) Define deposit
6.) Define withdrawal
7.) Challenge Question: How does the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve influence the yields (yields = interest given by banks) that a bank can offer a customer?
Note: Be sure to watch the (above) video in its entirety, but the READING PACKET can also help you get the answers for questions 5, 6, 7.
VIDEO 3 (Questions 8,9,10)
8.) Define Certificates Of Deposit.
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9.) Define Money Market Accounts.
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10.) Define US Savings Bonds.
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9.) Define Money Market Accounts.
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10.) Define US Savings Bonds.
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READING PACKET
11.) Explain the differences between using a credit card and a debit card.
12.) Compare the characteristics of a Pension Plan versus a 401K plan.
12.) Compare the characteristics of a Pension Plan versus a 401K plan.
HIGHER LEVEL QUESTIONS & EXIT TICKET
Note: Higher level questions are NOT found as definitions in the text. You have to put all of your knowledge together to answer them (what you learned from the video, what you learned from the reading, all of your previous knowledge).
13.) If you had $10,000 dollars to save or invest, what kinds or kind of accounts would you choose for your money? Why?
13.) If you had $10,000 dollars to save or invest, what kinds or kind of accounts would you choose for your money? Why?
Investment |
Interest Earned (As Of Today) |
Is This Rate Guaranteed? |
5.87% |
No, the interest rate can go up or down. These rates are set by the federal reserve. For the last 20 years, almost nobody invested in CD's because interest rates were so low. (We are talking less than 1%) |
|
4.9% |
Yes, when you buy a bond it is a contract. The interest rate is locked in for the term of the bond. |
|
5.3% |
No, the interest rate can go up or down. These rates are set by the federal reserve. For the last 20 years, almost nobody invested in Money Market Accounts because interest rates were so low. (We are talking less than 1%) |
|
0% |
Yep! |
