Banking Essentials

Managing Your Bank Account

Once you have a steady income, establishing a bank account is a smart way to manage your money and achieve your financial goals.

There are many advantages to putting your money in a bank or credit union versus living on cash and/or money orders—this article provides a helpful overview.

If the thought of choosing a financial institution and opening a bank account seems daunting, don’t be discouraged. Check out this article to understand banking options, terms and requirements.

Check out this short video to learn banking basics. ↓

If you choose to set up a checking account, balancing your checkbook will be essential to tracking your finances—this video offers a great tutorial on how to do it. ↓