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A set of full-colour,
illustrated reading books that provide an introduction to money and
banking in South Africa. The books cover topics such as the history of
money, drawing up a budget, spending wisely, the importance of saving
and the advantages of keeping money in a bank. The series also helps
readers to understand the banking system, how to open a bank account,
the use of bank cards and ATMs, and technology
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Opening a bank account
| Cash and ATMs | English | Afrikaans |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-544-2 [26pp] Opening a bank account explains the advantages of having a bank account, and describes the different kinds of bank accounts, and how they work. Readers are also introduced to debit cards, credit cards and cheques, and technology such as smartphone banking apps. Gillian Houghton |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-545-9 [27pp] Cash and ATMs gives a short history of money, and explains how coins and notes came into use. It also explains how ATM machines work, and how to deposit and withdraw cash from an ATM machine. Gillian Houghton |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-546-6 [26pp] Manage your money explains the importance of saving, and how to draw up a budget. It also discusses ways of earning money, and shows how to spend wisely and bank one’s savings. Gillian Houghton |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-547-3 [24pp] Be a smart shopper explains how businesses compete for customers, and shows consumers how to buy goods that they need rather than want. It also explains the difference between goods and services, and shows consumers how to find value for money. Gillian Houghton |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-548-0 [28pp] How banks work explains what banks are, describes the different kinds of banks and banking, and the role of the Reserve Bank. It also explains how savings and cheque accounts work, and shows how compound interest increases savings. Gillian Houghton |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-549-7 [30pp] How bank cards work describes the difference between debit cards and credit cards, shows the features of a bank card, and explains how to keep the card safe. Readers also learn about bank credit, and how a borrower’s debt increases through compound interest. Gillian Houghton |
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