checks

Throughout history, people have always traded goods in exchange for others. This is a form of spending that continues in economies around the world when people exchange cash or credit for products and service.

Discusses what banks do and explains how people can use checking accounts, debit and credit cards, travelers' checks, and electronic transfers to pay for things instead of using cash.

Provides an introduction to checks, credit cards, and debit cards, explaining how they work and why people use them.

Presents an introduction to credit and payment methods, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on checks, debit cards, and credit cards, with information on how each one can be used.

Introduces basic concepts of monetaray payment, with simple text and illustrations, as Kyle and Amy go shopping for school supplies, their Dad pays for items by check, credit card, and cash.

An illustrated introduction to different payment methods, looking at checks, credit cards, and more.

Gives students an overview of spending money without using cash, including details on credit, checkbooks, debt and interest.

Discusses different ways people have paid for things throughout history, including barter, cash, credit cards, and checks.