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You And Your Money

What do you want to do with your money? Buy clothes or CDs? Go to a concert or sporting event? Maybe you want to start a summer business, save for a vehicle or pay for college. The way you manage money can determine if you get to do all or any of those things.

Learning to take care of money requires time and practice. This article is a good place to begin. It contains important information on the following skills you will need when you are out on your own.

  • Choosing a bank.
  • Using a checking account.
  • Saving for the future.
  • Creating a budget and spending wisely.
  • Establishing a good credit reputation.
Topics covered in this section are:
Choosing A Bank
Using A Checking Account
Using ATM/Debit Cards
Keep Up With Your Account
Saving And Managing Money
Getting Ready For Credit
Balancing Your Finances

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