Bank On It
A Song About
: Basic Banking 101
Written By:  Steven J. Logwood

Draft Music-Based Messaging Prototype

Performed By:  Keith Holland & Steven J. Logwood

Program Producer:  Keith Holland & Steven J. Logwood
Program Executive Producer:  Steven J. Logwood

   

Financial Education Song Concepts

PERSONAL FINANCE


FICO THE DOC (
Credit Scoring)

The Bounce (Balancing Checkbooks)

For A Sunny Day (Saving)

When You Get There (Retirement)

Make It Grow (Investments)

Wall Street Soul (Stocks and Bonds)

For A Rainy Day (Insurance)

The Family Plan (Budgeting)

Career Cool (Employment Plan)


BUSINESS FINANCE

Hip Hop O Nomics (Macro/Micro Economics)

Hip Hop Wall Street (Stocks and Bonds)

The Rhythm of Debit and Credit

Part I - In the Red (Loss)

Part II - In the Black (Profit)

The Balance Sheet

Projection (Budgeting)

 

Bank On It
 

Intro 

You know it's important to learn about the services and functions of a bank

You need to know how to choose the one that’s right for you

The steps to take to open a bank account

 And the right person to talk when you need service.

Chorus

It's a safe place for you to put your money – And you can - Bank On It

When you need a loan to buy a car or home - Why not - Bank On It?

Verse 1

Can you tell me what comes to mind when you hear the word bank?

Ooh - Where do think you should put your money? Don't you need a safe place?

Oh - I can tell you there's a bank close to you - To keep your money and lend you money too

It's important to learn about the services of a financial institution

Chorus

It's a safe place for you to put your money – And you can Bank On It

When you need a loan to buy a car or home - Why not Bank On It?

To cash a payroll check – or write a personal check  - or use the ATM – Just Bank On It

A Bank Account is a Money Smart Way to a positive future

Verse 2

There are three major types of financial institutions

Regular banks, Savings Thrifts and a Credit Unions

A bank makes loans, and pay checks, with deposits

and Thrifts lends money to people to buy houses

Credit Unions are member-based that are non-profits

Repeat Chorus

Breakdown Verse 3

Opening and maintaining a bank account is easy

You need a checking account because it helps you to pay your bills
Aand makes it more convenient when you're purchasing goods. 

 

And you should open a savings account

So that you can begin to save, earns interest and grow your money. 

You'll have to go through Account Verification

 Because the bank has to make sure - you are who you say you are

And that you'll be will be a responsible customer.

 

Next, deposit some money into your account

And, once the funds are clear they will be available for you to make transactions

As you utilize your account you'll want to monitor your monthly statements

Keep track of your balance, interest you've earned and fees you've been charged.

Remember some banks may charge fees for services such as

Debit Cards, Money orders, telephone and online banking

Repeat Chorus