Chapter 14: Money and Banking
"The Internet Bank on It"
Introduction
An increasing number of Americans
are using the Internet for research, shopping, connecting
with friends, and entertainment. One of the more beneficial
uses of the Internet may be online banking, or home banking,
as people become more and more pushed by time. Being able
to manage your finances from the comfort of your desktop makes
banking easy and convenient. Bank of America, the United States'
largest commercial bank, is developing a nationwide network
of online banking. At its Web site, Bank of America discusses
the advantages of home banking.
Destination Title: Bank
of America Web site
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Directions
Start at the Bank of America Web site.
- Click on the "Online Banking with Bill
Pay" topic under "Account Services".
- Choose your state from the drop-down
menu, then browse through the site, taking notes as you
go. Be sure to visit the "Demo" and "Frequently Asked Questions"
topics under "Overview" during your research.
Read through the information, and then
answer the following questions.
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