I’ve heard in some bank commercials that the account is FDIC insured. What does it mean? FDIC stands for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. It is a federal agency that insures deposits in participating US banks, which protects the depositors if the bank goes bankrupt. It was formed as a result of the great depression, …
What is Direct Deposit? How is it different from a regular deposit or a check? Direct deposit is the deposit of money, directly from the bank account of the payer into the bank account of the recipient. It is done electronically, instead of through a physical check. Some instances where direct deposit is commonly …
What Is an Overdraft? An overdraft occurs when you try to withdraw more money than what you have in your account, making your account balance negative. What happens in this case? Am I allowed to withdraw the money? Normally, the bank or credit union would refuse the withdrawal or return the check because of …
Introduction to FICO Score / Credit Score for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of credit score in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about FICO score, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as …
What is a credit report? Credit bureaus like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion collect information about your financial activity, employment history, etc. from banks, financial institutions and other sources, and create a report which is called a credit report. It is essentially a report card on how you manage your finances. What does a credit …
What Is LIBOR? LIBOR stands for London Interbank Offered Rate. It’s the interest rate at which major banks lend to one another for the short-term in the international market. Why is LIBOR important? LIBOR serves as a well-accepted benchmark interest rate, based on which the interest rates for many other loans are decided. This …
What is a credit union? A credit union is a financial institution that is owned and operated by its members. It accepts deposits from its members and provides them loans as well as other financial services like checking and savings accounts, credit cards, etc. How do I become a member of a credit union? …
Introduction to Interest Rate for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of interest in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about rate of interest, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a …