Banking and insurance matters
Description of assignment
- The assignment is suitable as an independent classroom work or homework.
- OPS content and target areas: Life management (S1), Financial activities (S4), Adopting and applying knowledge and skill required in society.
- Time estimate is 15 - 20 min.
Instructions for students:
Read the Advice on banking and insurance matters section on the Suomi.fi web service.
Provide reasoned advice for the following situations:
1. Charlotta is leaving to study in Germany and wondering how she should handle her financial affairs in the destination country. Can Charlotta get a German bank account and debit card?
2. Amir had deposited €1,000 in a Spanish bank account while working for the summer in Madrid. After returning to Finland, he hears that the Spanish bank had gone bankrupt. What will happen Amir's money?
3. Halla is moving to her first own home and is uncertain about which insurances she should purchase. How would you advise Halla in this situation?
4. Miska's insurance company has refused to replace a desktop that had been damaged by a power surge caused by thunderstorms. Negotiations with the insurance company have not been successful. Can Miska get help from anywhere concerning the situation and what would the advice cost?