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  1. Alex is taking the first step in buying a car; he found his dream machine with a wild sound system.


  2. Discuss how these other things might affect his plans.
    • Down Payment. What is it? Why do you need it?
    • Car Loans. How do you know a good deal? Why? What is a "co-signer" on a loan?
    • Insurance. What kinds of rates do you think Alex will get?


  3. What other services do Banks offer?
    • What's a checking account? How is it connected to an ATM card?
    • What's a savings account?
    • What is Direct Deposit?
    • What's the difference between a Debit and a Credit card?


  4. If Alex makes $8 an hour, working 5 days a week for 7 hours a day, how much does he make?
       Can he afford?
    • car payment
    • gas
    • insurance


  5. Would YOU give Alex a loan?

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