module 3 Flashcards
title of mod 3
managing checking and savings accounts
it represents all your money
monetary assets
poeple use monetary assets in three ways
day to day spending
checking and savings accounts
make investments
speed and ease in ocnverting asset to cash
liquidity
funds are free from financial risks
safety
companies that provide checking, savings, insurance, investments, and financial planning services
financial services industry
depository institutions
banks, credit unions, stock brokerage firms, mutual funds, financial service companies, insurance companies
legally allowed to offer checking and savings accounts to individual and business
depository institutions
examples of depository institutions 3
commercial banks, savings banks, credit union
people often call them all simply…
banks
type of banks accepts deposits in checking and savings and provide transactional services
commercial banks
commercial banks that offer services such as
checking, savings, loans, safe-deposit boxes, investment services, financial counseling, automatic payment of bills.
type of commercial bank that focuses on providing traditional banking services in their local communities
community banks
focus primarily on accepting saving and providing mortgage and consumer loans
savings and loan associations
investment companies that raise money by selling shares to the public. a safe place to keep money while awaiting alternative investment oppor
mutual funds