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SSPFL6Financial Institution Functions

Analyze the purpose and functions of various financial institutions.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSPFL6.a

    Analyze services offered by different financial institutions including banks, credit unions, payday lenders, and title pawn lenders.

  • SSPFL6.b

    Explain that some financial institutions are for profit and others are non-profit and how that affects the lending behavior of the institution.

  • SSPFL6.c

    Compare the benefits and drawbacks of different financial institutions including banks, credit unions, payday lenders, and title pawn lenders.

  • SSPFL6.d

    Describe difficulties “unbanked” people face; including lack of security, difficulties securing financial services, and increased financial cost compared to using traditional financial institutions.

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.