Title: Personal Finance 101 Conversations—Banks and Alternatives
Course: Tennessee Economics Sample Syllabus > Section: Standard 5: 🌎National Economic Performance

Payday and title lenders, pawn shops, check-cashing services and prepaid cards can be convenient and valuable financial services, similar to those offered by traditional providers of such services—banks and credit unions. What are the costs and benefits of using alternative financial services, as well as of going to a bank or credit union?