Consumer Economics: Banking (1977)

This film is a humorous educational piece explaining the basics of checking and savings accounts. It follows April, a character who initially uses a plant as a hiding place for her money, as she learns about the benefits and proper usage of banking services from various characters. The narrative highlights the importance of protection, convenience, credit building, and earning interest, while also demonstrating how to write checks, balance a checkbook, and understand bank statements. The film contrasts commercial banks with savings and loan associations, emphasizing the advantages of each for different financial needs. Keywords: Checking account, savings account, bank, money, rent, fertilizer, protection, convenience, checks, mail, proof of purchase, credit record, paychecks, plant, deposit, signature, endorse, checks, service charge, monthly charge, balance book, voided check, stop payment, bank statement, canceled checks, overdrawing, interest, savings and loan association, passbook, deposit slip, withdrawal slip, vehicle.