Why is Good Credit Important?
Learn about the importance of your credit history.
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Lessons & Activities
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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MODULES
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Cards, Cars, and Currency: The Car-Buying Journey
Explore smart car buying and learn about budgeting, financing options, contract terms, and ownership decisions.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Credit Cards: The Trillion-Dollar Debt
Dive deep into credit cards and all aspects of being a cardholder.
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The Car Deal Package
Evaluate the decisions students make when purchasing a car.
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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1 HOUR+
The Balance Sheet
Distinguish between wealth-building assets and depreciating assets.
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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.
