BANKING

Banking: The Marshall Art of having strangers hold your money and charging YOU for it! Afterall, you walk into a bank, hand them your hard-earned cash, and they say, “Thanks! We’ll keep it safe, but also, we’re going to use it for our stuff—like loans and investments—and we might even charge you a fee for being part of this exclusive fraternity. Sounds fair, right? Topics include checking vs. savings accounts, checking your bank balance, the latte factor, and understanding bank fees, to name a few. The big takeaway? Banks are helpful if you play the game right. But always remember, they’re not your friend; they’re a business. So, treat them like you’d treat a frenemy: with cautious optimism and a close eye on your wallet.