Module Resources
The purpose of this glossary is to organize resources throughout all modules.
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CHECKA piece of paper that you write out to indicate how much you want to pay someone. |
CHECKING ACCOUNTA deposit account held at a financial institution that allows withdrawals and deposits. |
ChexSystems®A consumer credit reporting agency that provides data related to how a consumer has handled deposit accounts. |
COMPOUND INTERESTInterest earned on the original investment, plus interest earned on interest added to the investment. |
CREDIT UNIONSNot-for-profit cooperative financial institutions owned and controlled by their members. |
DEBIT CARDA plastic card that has the VISA or Mastercard logo and electronically withdrawals funds from a checking account. |
DEPOSITMoney that you add to your account. |
DIRECT DEPOSITElectronically depositing funds into an account. |
FDICProvides deposit insurance for protection for money in your bank account. |
FEESIn order to make money, a bank or credit union may charge more than just interest. |