Assignment 3 Personal Finance

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AHyatt Mcelhenney 5-1-14 Banking 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) First Federal b. List three facts about savings account options at the bank or credit union you chose. (3 sentences. 1.0 points) Minimum amount of $100.00 balance in your savings account allowed. Your interest rate provides a solid way to make your money work for you. There are no monthly fees for First Savings, as long as you maintain a daily balance of $100, or a total deposit relationship balance of $25,000. c. List three facts about checking account options at the bank or credit union you chose. (3 sentences. 1.0 points) If free is your first priority, this is the account for you. With no monthly fee and no minimum balance, First Free Checking is a free checking account that doesn’t skimp on features. Designed exclusively for 16 and 17-year olds. With a parent or guardian, you can open your first checking account and get the convenience of free online banking and debit card use. Offers the simplicity of a checking account that bears interest with benefits, such as free checks, free online banking and five free non-First Federal ATM transactions per month. 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) Yes, they have programs within their banking system designed just for teens starting to obtain money from their new jobs. I feel like First Federal understands banking

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