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Transcript of Chapter 29 Checking Accounts Section 29.1 The Basics of Checking Accounts.
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Chapter 29
CheckingAccounts
Section 29.1
The Basics ofChecking Accounts
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Read to Learn
Discuss the different types of checking accounts and how they work.
Discuss other services and offerings that banks provide checking account holders.
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The Main Idea
Checking accounts are tools that many people use to make payments. A checking account provides a way for consumers to manage their spending, make payments easily, and keep track of their funds. When they have a checking account, customers can access information online through the bank’s Web site.
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Key Concepts
How Checking Accounts Work
Account Services and Other Offerings
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Key Terms
check
a written order directing a bank or other financial institution to pay money on demand to the person or company named on it
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Key Terms
directdeposit
electronic transfers of payments directly from the payer’s account to the account of the person being paid
interestbearingaccount
an account that earns interest on the balance for the depositor
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Key Terms
directdeposit
electronic transfers of payments directly from the payer’s account to the account of the person being paid
interestbearingaccount
an account that earns interest on the balance for the depositor
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Key Terms
signaturecard
a record of an account holder’s signature used to verify identity
overdrawnan account holder has written checks for more money than the balance in the account
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Key Terms
overdraftprotection
a line of credit for overdrawn checks
stoppayment
an order for a bank not to cash a particular check
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Key Terms
debitcard
a bank card that immediately takes money from a checking account when it is used
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How Checking Accounts Work
A check is a common medium of exchange, or way to make payments for goods and services.
checka written order directing a bank or other financial institution to pay money on demand to the person or company named on it
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How Checking Accounts Work
A customer opens a checking account by depositing money into a bank.
The bank provides a checking account customer with paper checks.
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Writing and Cashing a CheckFigure 29.1
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Writing and Cashing a CheckFigure 29.1
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How Checking Accounts Work
The payee can either deposit the check or cash it.
Once the money is paid, the check writer’s bank voids the check.
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Types of Accounts
Most banks offer several types of checking accounts.
Shop around and compare financial institutions and the services they have to offer.
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Regular Checking Account
A regular checking account is designed for customers who write a few checks each month and do not keep a minimum amount of money in the account.
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Regular Checking Account
Direct deposit is one of the services available to customers with a regular checking account.
direct depositelectronic transfers of payments directly from the payer’s account to the account of the person being paid
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Interest-Bearing Accounts
Most banks offer interest-bearing accounts.
interest-bearing accountan account that earns interest on the balance for the depositor
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Joint Accounts
A joint account allows people who are equally responsible for the account to write checks.
Joint accounts are usually used by married couples or businesses with more than one owner.
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Checking Account Security
Once you decide what type of account you want, you must fill out a signature card at the financial institution.
signature carda record of an account holder’s signature used to verify identity
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Checking Account Security
Your financial institution will ask you to provide your address, phone number, and the answer to a security question.
The bank assigns you a checking account number and issues you a book of checks.
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Account Services and Other Offerings
An overdraft is the amount of money that is overdrawn from your checking account.
overdrawnthe account owner has written checks for more money than the balance in the account
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Account Services and Other Offerings
Banks may charge a fee for overdraft protection.
overdraft protectiona line of credit for overdrawn checks
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Account Services and Other Offerings
Banks usually charge a fee for a stop payment.
stop paymentan order for a bank not to cash a particular check
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Account Services and Other Offerings
A debit card is used like a credit card. debit card
a bank card that immediately takes money from a checking account when it is used
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You purchased a digital video camera using a check. You began to regret the purchase and called the store to inquire about returns. The manager told you that there are no returns on the item you bought unless it was defective.
Decision Making Should you call your bank and stop payment on the check you used for the purchase? Explain your answer.
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Answer
Answers should address the issue of what it means to stop payment on a check. It is not an appropriate practice to use to resolve issues of this type.
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Online Banking
You can use an Internet browser on your computer to handle online banking.
Personal finance software allows you to store information about your transactions for your records.
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Graphic Organizer
What You Can
Do with Online
Banking
Check Account Balances
Transfer Money
Pay Bills
Check Account Status 24 Hours a Day
Save Time and Money
Schedule Automatic Payment
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E-Banking
E-banking, or online banking, is becoming more popular worldwide, but the United States still relies heavily on paper checks. A recent survey revealed that of all the households that are on the Internet, only one in five also do their banking online.
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1. How does a checking account work?
A customer deposits money into a checking account and receives a book of checks to use for payments and purchases. The person can cash or deposit checks.
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2. What are the three main types of checking accounts?
regular checking accounts, interest-bearing accounts, and joint accounts
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3. Discuss some additional services and offerings that banks provide checking account holders.
Overdraft protection is a line of credit for overdrawn checks. Banks also will allow a stop payment, an order for a bank not to cash a particular check. Debit cards are also offered.
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Chapter 29
CheckingAccounts
Section 29.1
The Basics ofChecking Accounts
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