Do checking accounts earn interest? Is e-banking safe? What's the best way to pay for things when traveling out of the country? This program schools viewers in the basics of financial transactions, then arms them with how-to's and tips for choosing a bank, writing and depositing checks, using a debit card, and balancing a checkbook. E-banking to manage accounts and transfer funds is discussed, with security concerns foremost. The video also explains wire transfers and money orders, and advises on changing money and using travelers checks when abroad. Highlights include the pros and cons of ATMs, hidden fees associated with checking accounts, and buying and using gift cards.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 02, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Choosing a Bank (4:00) -- Choosing a Checking Account (2:16) -- Writing Checks (6:44) -- Electronic Banking (3:04) -- Balancing a Checkbook (3:33) -- ATMs: Pros & Cons (2:58) -- Foreign Exchange Rates (2:38) -- Alternative Forms of Currency (4:25) -- Credits: Checking Accounts and Everyday Banking (1:07).