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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Credit Bureaus: The Record Keepers
OVERVIEW
This reading assignment addresses the growth of credit bureaus and how the credit reports they maintain affect both creditors and borrowers. Print the article.
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Credit Reports | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 6
Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
VIDEO Q&A
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College Choice 101: For-profit, Nonprofit, and Your College Options
Examine the costs and benefits of various post-secondary education options.
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Bankruptcy Basics
Learn about the two types of bankruptcies used by consumers: Chapter 7 and 13.
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A Loan At Last: Role Play Activity
Learn about the loan process when buying a car.
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Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
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Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
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Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
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All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
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Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
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Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
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Explain the time value of money.
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Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
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Beyond the Hype - An Intro to Crypto Assets
Introduce crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.
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Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
Discover the differences of how people view Bitcoin.
