Check It Out

Check It Out

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Here's how Check It Out aligns with curriculum standards in Wisconsin. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Standards
Defined by Standards for Personal Financial Literacy 9th-12th Grades and align with Check It Out
SI1.e.h: Explain the role that government agencies play in protecting deposits (e.g., FDIC, NCUA).
MM2.a.h: Compare financial institutions and service providers (e.g., banks, credit unions, investment and brokerage firms, mortgage brokers, payday lenders, online financial institutions, or loan agencies). Analyze the reasons for regulation and the roles of financial regulators [e.g., FDIC, NCUA, CFPB, Federal Reserve, OCC, WDFI, WOCI, WDATCP].
MM2.b.h: Assess the advantages and disadvantages of digital banking (e.g., online banking, bill pay, transfers, or checking account transactions). Summarize the tax and legal implications that require you to maintain personal records of significant financial transactions.
SI1.b.h: Compare and contrast characteristics of basic savings options (e.g., savings accounts, money market accounts, or certificates of deposit). Explain the impact of electronic funds transfer (EFT) services on savings accounts.