Financial Services and Institutions

What is private property?

• The right to own your on property. You personally own it.

• You share your money with others.

• The government owns and controls all your money.

What is a financial institution?

• Businesses that spend all of your money.

• Businesses that provide money-related services.

• Businesses that help you make extra money.

Organize these options into the right categories - Financial Institutions

Groups:

(a) Bank

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(b) Credit Union

• Needs of members are more important than profits

• Offers online banking

• Controlled as a non-profit business

• Recieves financial deposits

• Is owned by private investors

• Members share something in common

Organize these options into the right categories - Financial Institutions

Groups:

(a) Savings and Loan

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(b) Internet Bank

• Allows access to $$ through mobile apps, cell phones, and ATMs

• Has no physical buildings

• Making a deposit is like investing in the company

• Focuses on real estate financing

• Has no walk-up teller

Organize these options into the right categories - Pros and Cons of CASH

Groups:

(a) Pros

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(b) Cons

• Can only spend what you have

• Accepted nearly everywhere

• Not easy to track

• Easy to use

• Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen

Organize these options into the right categories - Pros and Cons of CHECKS

Groups:

(a) Pros

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(b) Cons

• Can safely be mailed

• Easy to track spending

• Not accepted everywhere

• A lot to carry (pen and register)

Organize these options into the right categories - Pros and Cons of CREDIT CARDS

Groups:

(a) Pros

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(b) Cons

• Possible yearly charge

• Can lead to financial difficulties

• Interest charged on unpaid charges

• Handy for emergencies

• Items can be purchased without having the money

Organize these options into the right categories - Pros and Cons of DEBIT CARDS

Groups:

(a) Pros

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(b) Cons

• Easy to lose

• Funds immediately taken out of account

• Must have identification PIN

• Harder to keep track of spending

• Possibility of identity theft

• No bills sent to you

• Quick and easy to use

Organize these options into the right categories - Pros and Cons EBT

Groups:

(a) Pros

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(b) Cons

• Limited amount of money

• Easy to use at grocery store

• Rules about what you can spend money on

Organize these options into the right categories - Pros and Cons ELECTRONIC PAYMENT

Groups:

(a) Pros

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(b) Cons

• Don't require cash, checks, or card

• Danger of identity theft

• Hard to keep track of

• Not accepted everywhere

• Transaction happens immedietely