Question

Now that he has a part-time job, your younger brother Daniel is opening up his own checking account. You want to pass on what you have learned about checking accounts to him. Prepare a list of recommendations for Daniel covering the following topics: Questions he should ask before opening an account Three ideas on how best to manage his account Three features of online and mobile banking that he should use Overdraft protection: Opt-in or opt-out?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. He should ask about all the fees the bank charges and interest rates. He should also ask why he should open up his checking account with them. He should compare banks to see which is the best option for him.

2. One way he can best manage his account is to download the mobile banking app if there is one. A second idea would be to make sure he is being cautious about entering the pin number in busy stores or shopping on unsecured websites. A third idea for him to best manage his account would be to not get overdraft protection. There can be a lot of fees when getting this protection.

3. One feature of online and mobile banking he should use is direct deposit. It is a fast way to directly receive money into your checking account. Another feature is many apps allow access to both the checking and savings account. It is an quick way to transfer money between these two accounts. A third feature is cashing checks online. He can cash his checks online by using the mobile app and taking a picture of it.

4. He should not get overdraft protection. He shouldn't get overdraft protection because it adds up after you have run out of money. Overdraft protection is one of the main ways banks make a profit.

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