Assignment 3: Banking

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Assignment 3: Banking (16.0 points) 1. Visit the website of a large national bank, regional bank, or credit union, and use the information you find there to answer the questions below. EXAMPLE: Some large banks you might consider include Bank of America®, JPMorgan Chase®, Wells Fargo®, Citibank®, and U.S. Bank®. a. What is the name of the bank or credit union? (0.5 points) • Bank of America® b. List three facts about savings account options at the bank or credit union you chose. (3 sentences. 1.0 points) • Increased savings with the Keep the Change® program. • Multiple CD and savings account options. • Higher interest rates and no monthly fees on CDs. c. List three facts about checking account options at the bank or credit union you chose. (3 sentences. 1.0 points) • 24/7 access to Online, Mobile1, and Text Banking2 • Text and Email Alerts3, plus $0 Liability Guarantee4 on fraudulent activity • Electronic funds transfer, and Bill Pay d. Does this bank or credit union offer online banking? (0.5 points) • Yes e. Would you be likely to choose this as your bank or credit union? Why or why not? List at least two reasons for or against choosing this bank or credit union. (3-6 sentences. 2.0 points) • I would most likely choose a credit union because most offer exactly the same set of financial products as a bank, yet only some Americans have accounts solely at a credit union. It isn’t a difference because most individuals don’t want to have their profit in such a big bank. Most people choose a credit union because they make you a top priority, low or no minimum balance requirements, secure funds, and bonus checks. They don’t choose banks mostly because banks are for profit, generally shareholder owned companies delivering a wide array of financial services to the public at large. Banks are regulated by either the federal

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