How a FICO Credit Score Is Determined
Hear a short overview of credit scores.
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In this interactive module, students learn what a payday loan is and the high cost involved in using such a loan. They calculate an annual percentage rate (APR) on a short-term loan and see why comparing loans using APR is more informative than simply by comparing interest rates.
How a FICO Credit Score Is Determined
Hear a short overview of credit scores.
Evaluating the Benefits and Costs of Credit (Lesson 9B)
Evaluate the benefits and costs of different types of credit.
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Katrina's Classroom
Katrina's Classroom: Teaching Money Skills for Life is a four-part curriculum unit designed for personal finance-related high school classrooms.
What Is the Best Strategy for Paying Off Credit Card Debt?
Explore multiple strategies on the best way to pay down credit card debt.
The Three C's of Credit (Lesson 9A)
Play the role of credit providers and assess the credit worthiness of an individual.
Building Human Capital | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 1
Identify the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
W Is for Wages, W4 and W2 | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 2
Compare different pay and tax types, and how to understand a W-2 and W-4 forms.
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
Your Budget Plan | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 4
Analyze effective budgeting behaviors.
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.
Credit Reports | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 6
Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
Creditors' Criteria and Borrowers' Rights and Responsibilities | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 7
Introduce the criteria for how loans are made and what rights borrowers have.
What Is the Cost of Choosing to Rent-to-Own? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 9
Review the elements of a contract.
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