Banker: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Banks keep your money safe, and many people use them to save for big dreams, like a new home or a school trip!
Through history
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Long ago
People have been lending and saving money for thousands of years. Some of the first helpers who kept track of money wrote their records on clay tablets!
Tools of the trade
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Computer
Bankers use computers to check account balances, which show how much money someone has, and to look at a business's numbers.
A day in the job
- MorningA banker often starts the day by checking on accounts and getting ready to meet the people who are coming in to talk about their money.
Words to know
- Loan
- A loan is money that a bank lends to someone. They pay it back a little at a time, over many months or years.
Quiz time
A bank loan for a house is paid back all at once on the first day.
A banker can look at a business's numbers to help decide if it can afford to borrow money.