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ABCs of Money
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Accounts, Banking and Credit Cards
You may already have a checking or savings account, or even access to a parent’s credit card. Banking can be a complicated process, and it’s important to have at least a basic knowledge of money matters to spend and save wisely.


-Credit Cards
-Banking Basics (PDF)
-Savvy Savings (PDF)
-Understanding Credit
-Bank Account Basics
International Paper Currency
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Life of a Dollar Bill
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Where Does It Come From, Where Does It Go?
When you spend money, do you think about where it came from, or how many hands it has been in before it hit yours? American money has changed over the years, and currency from other countries is a whole different animal. Learn more!


-Life of a Dollar Bill
-Symbolism of a Dollar Bill
-The U.S. Mint
-History of the Mint
-Facts About Dollar Bills
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