Dollar Scholars Foundation

Tema 2 de 10

Banking Basics: Accounts That Work for You

How to open an account (even without an SSN), compare banks, credit unions, apps, and check cashers, and send money abroad safely and cheaply.

Lecciones: 3 Aproximadamente 46 min en total

A safe bank or credit union account can save you hundreds of dollars a year in fees, and it keeps your money protected. These three lessons work on their own or with our classes. You will learn what to bring to open an account, even without a Social Security number, and what to do if a bank has turned you down before. You will learn how to check that your money is insured and how to avoid common fees. And if you send money to family in another country, you will learn how to find the real cost and know your rights.

Construye sobre Money Smart para Adultos

  • Module 2: You Can Bank On It
  • Module 5: Your Savings (Section 2, deposit insurance)

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Lecciones sobre este tema

  1. Opening a Bank Account, Even Without an SSN

    What to bring, which accounts to ask for, and what to do if you have been turned down before.

    Unos 15 minutos Preguntas de cuestionario: 5

  2. Banks, Credit Unions, Apps, and Check Cashers: What Is Protected and What It Costs

    How to tell whether your money is really insured, and what everyday money services cost over a year.

    Unos 15 minutos Preguntas de cuestionario: 5

  3. Enviar dinero a casa: Compara costos y conoce tus derechos

    Cómo encontrar el costo real de una transferencia internacional, tus derechos federales y cómo detectar estafas que te piden enviar dinero al extranjero.

    Unos 16 minutos Preguntas de cuestionario: 5