Money management is the key to independent living. This video puts money under a microscope as it looks at budgeting it, spending it wisely, and protecting it (and, by extension, that all-important credit rating). Specifics include opening a checking account, writing checks, making deposits, and balancing a checkbook; using ATM and debit cards; applying for a loan; and deciding whether to opt for a credit card and if so, how to use it responsibly.

1 dvd; chapters: opening a checking account writing a check making deposits balancing your checkbook using atm and debitcards using credit cards applying for loans and other credit carrying insurance and paying taxes