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Cash

Bills and coins, money. Also called currency.



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Check

A signed legal document that instructs a bank to pay out money to a person or business.



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Check Number

The unique identifying number in the top right corner of the check that tells which check is being used or talked about. For example, “I would like to deposit check number 1002, please.”



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Checkbook Register

A small booklet that is used to keep track of your account balance when you write checks or make a deposit or a withdrawal.



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Checking Account

Your main account for making financial transactions. Your checks and your debit card are connected to this account.

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Credit

Money earned or gained.



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Currency

Bills and coins, money. Also called cash.



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