| Unit 2 Financial Institutions and Banking Services |
| Unit 3 Credit in Our Economy |
| Unit 4 Savings and Investment Strategies |
| Unit 6 Personal Financial Management |
| Unit 1 Consumers in the Economy |
| Chapter 25 The Banking System and Financial Services Standard: List the main services offered by banks and other financial institutions. |
| Chapter 26 Opening a Checking Account Standard: Explain how to open a checking account. |
| Chapter 27 Using Checks and Other Payment Methods Standard: Demonstrate how to use checks and other payment methods. |
| --Describe the major types of deposit-type and nondeposit financial institutions --Detail the services provided by the financial industry --Outline the functions of the Federal Reserve System --Explain how banks earn money, help communities, and create economic growth |
| --Explain the difference between the two major types of checking accounts --Detail the process of opening a checking account --Define three types of endorsements and explain when each is used |
| --Demonstrate proper check-writing procedures --Explain the purpose of a stop-payment order --Name three special types of checks --Describe how payments are made through electronic funds transfer |
| --Explain how checks clear the banking system --Describe the information on a bank statement --Reconcile a checking account --Discuss factors to consider when selecting a financial institution |
| Unit 5 Risk Management |
| Chapter 28 Managing Your Checking Account and Other Financial Services Standard: Compare services at different financial institutions. |