A is for Account

An account is a safe place to keep your money at the bank.

B is for Bank

The bank is the safest place to keep your money.

C is for Check

A check is a form that is good for money in your checking account. Checks are used to make purchases.

D is for Deposit

When money is added to an account it is called a deposit.

E is for Expense

An expense is the cost for something to buy. Things you spend your money on are expenses.

F is for Fraud

It is important to keep a close eye on your money and purchases to avoid fraud or phony deals.

G is for Goal

Setting a savings goal will help you earn money for things you’d like to buy.

H is for Home

The bank can help you buy a home with a loan.

I is for Income

Money you earn is called income.

J is for Job

A job is a way to earn money. Washing the car, raking leaves, and walking the dog are all great first jobs.

K is for Knowledge

Knowing how your bank operates gives you an advantage.

L is for Loan

When you need extra money for a big purchase- like a house- the bank will loan you money that is repaid at a later date.

M is for Money

Money exists in all countries as different currencies.

N is for Need

It is important to understand the difference between needs and wants. If you buy only things you need, you’ll have more money for things you want!

O is for Overdraft

When you spend more money than your account has, it is called an overdraft. You can be penalized for an overdraft.

P is for Purchase

Save your money for great purchases!

Q is for Quarter

The quarter is the twenty-five cent piece in the US currency system.

R is for Responsibility

When you begin to earn money it is important to be responsible with it.

S is for Savings

Savings accounts are a holding place for money until you have enough for your goal.

T is for Teller

Tellers are people who work at the bank. They can help you deposit or withdrawal money into your account.

U is for Understanding

Understanding these terms will help make your trip to the bank easier.

V is for Vault

The vault is a secured room where a lot of the bank’s money is kept.

W is for Withdrawal

When money is subtracted from an account it is called a withdrawal.

X is for eXciting

Watching your money grow in a bank account can be exciting!

Y is for Your Money

Learn to be smart with your money.

Z is for Zero

Saving your money is very important. If you don’t save your money, you will have zero dollars!