Checking Account & Balancing a Check Register

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What is a checking account?

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A checking account is a type of bank account that allows you to deposit money, withdraw funds, and write checks to pay for goods and services.

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What is a withdrawal?

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A withdrawal is the act of taking money out of your bank account.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is a deposit?

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A deposit is the act of adding money to your bank account.

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What should you write on a check to indicate who it is for?

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You should write the name of the person or business you are paying.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is the purpose of a check register?

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A check register is used to keep track of all transactions in your checking account, including deposits, withdrawals, and the current balance.

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What does it mean to balance a check register?

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Balancing a check register means ensuring that the total of your recorded transactions matches the bank's records of your account.

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What is a debit card?

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A debit card is a card that allows you to access your checking account to make purchases or withdraw cash.

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What is direct deposit?

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Direct deposit is a way of electronically transferring money into your bank account, often used for payroll.

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What is a check?

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A check is a written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from your account to another person or business.

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What information is required on a check?

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A check must include the date, payee's name, amount in numbers and words, your signature, and your account number.