Recently, I read about identity theft. But what exactly is identity theft? Identity theft or ID theft is when someone steals your personal or financial information and uses it to commit fraud, in your name. What kind or fraud? Why is identity theft so bad? ID theft can have a huge financial impact, since …
Introduction to Banks and Banking for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of banks and banking in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about banks, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of …
Introduction to Insurance for Kids’ Financial Literacy This video explains the concept of insurance in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about insurance, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial Literacy course …
Introduction to Stocks vs Bonds for Kids and Teens This video provides a stocks vs bonds comparison in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about the differences and similarities between stocks and bonds, or used as a money & personal finance resource by …
What is a safe deposit box? A safe deposit box is a container—normally a metal box—that you rent from a bank or a credit union to store important documents and valuables. It is kept in the bank’s vault, and is also known as safety deposit box. Why is a safe deposit box needed? Even …
We’ve talked about credit cards before, but recently I heard about a virtual credit card. What is that? A virtual credit card is a temporary or disposable card number associated with your existing credit card account, and does not come with a physical card. Virtual credit cards are also known as virtual account numbers, …
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, …
