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31-45 min
The Cost of Credit
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students begin by exploring the connection between credit and debt. After examining types of credit, peer-to-peer lending and high-cost credit, students analyze credit scenarios and determine which they would choose and why. The lesson concludes with understanding the language of loans such as annual percentage rate, finance charge, principal and prepayment penalty.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
How a FICO Credit Score Is Determined
Hear a short overview of credit scores.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
What Is the Cost of Choosing to Rent-to-Own? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 9
Review the elements of a contract.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
What Is the Best Strategy for Paying Off Credit Card Debt?
Explore multiple strategies on the best way to pay down credit card debt.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Evaluating the Benefits and Costs of Credit (Lesson 9B)
Evaluate the benefits and costs of different types of credit.
CURRICULUM UNITS
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.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
The Balance Sheet
Distinguish between wealth-building assets and depreciating assets.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Developing a Budget
Practice using SMART goals and marginal decision making.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Put It in the Bank
Compare different ways of saving money.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Owning Versus Renting
Students will compare owning to renting a place to live.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
The Role of Financial Markets
Learn how the financial system creates a place to match savers with investors.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Bonds, Stocks and Mutual Funds
Learn about the different types of investments.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Risk and Return
Understand the relationship between risk and return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Understanding Credit Reports & Scores
Understand the components of a credit score.
