This document compares the roles and services offered by financial institutions like banks, credit unions, and insurance companies. Banks offer customized savings and checking accounts, ATM/debit card usage, overdraft protection, and loans. Credit unions provide similar savings and checking accounts but also offer lower rates on loans, member rewards, and stock/bond insurance. Insurance companies protect individuals' assets, loved ones, and investments through policies for items like cars, homes, and children. While banks, credit unions, and insurance companies all aim to protect customers' money, banks and credit unions hold deposits whereas insurance companies require premium payments.