18 commonsense assertions
Cultures (18) Western countries (1) China (1) South Korea (1) Australia (1) Brazil (1) Canada (1) Germany (1) Ghana (1) Indonesia (1) Kenya (1) Mexico (1) Nigeria (1) Norway (1) Qatar (1) Saudi Arabia (1) Sweden (1) Switzerland (1) economic development in Africa (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bank account ownership Western countries Bank accounts are crucial for managing personal finances and accessing credit in Western countries. 8
2 bank account ownership China In China, individual ownership of bank accounts is the norm, with joint accounts being less common. 2
3 bank account ownership South Korea In South Korea, checking accounts are the main type of bank account used for everyday financial transactions. 2
4 bank account ownership Australia In Australia, it is common for parents to open bank accounts for their children at a young age to save money for their future. 1
5 bank account ownership Brazil In Brazil, opening a bank account at a young age is encouraged to promote financial literacy. 1
6 bank account ownership Canada In Canada, it is common for parents to open bank accounts for their children at a young age to save money for their future. 1
7 bank account ownership Germany In Germany, it is common to have a savings account as the main bank account for long-term financial planning. 1
8 bank account ownership Ghana In Ghana, children typically do not have bank accounts until they reach the age where they can earn their own income. 1
9 bank account ownership Indonesia In Indonesia, individual ownership of bank accounts is the norm, with joint accounts being less common. 1
10 bank account ownership Kenya In Kenya, it is common for families to share a single bank account for collective financial management. 1
11 bank account ownership Mexico In Mexico, it is encouraged for young people to open a bank account to promote financial literacy. 1
12 bank account ownership Nigeria In Nigeria, children typically do not have bank accounts until they reach working age and start earning their own income. 1
13 bank account ownership Norway In Norway, it is common for spouses or partners to hold bank accounts jointly. 1
14 bank account ownership Qatar In Qatar, it is common to open a bank account later in life, after completing education and beginning a career. 1
15 bank account ownership Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, bank accounts are commonly opened later in life, after completing education and beginning a career. 1
16 bank account ownership Sweden In Sweden, bank accounts are typically held jointly by spouses or partners. 1
17 bank account ownership Switzerland In Switzerland, it is common for people to have a savings account as their main bank account for long-term financial planning. 1
18 bank account ownership economic development in Africa Bank account ownership in Africa is not widespread and financial transactions are often conducted through informal channels due to limited economic development. 1