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Financial Literacy Math 9 – Mrs. Feldes Credit & Debt

Financial Literacy Credit &Debt...CREDIT CARD DEBT: Be careful with credit card debt! Paying the minimum payment may cause you years of debt! • Generally has an APR of 17‐25% •

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Page 1: Financial Literacy Credit &Debt...CREDIT CARD DEBT: Be careful with credit card debt! Paying the minimum payment may cause you years of debt! • Generally has an APR of 17‐25% •

Financial Literacy

Math 9 – Mrs. Feldes

Credit & Debt

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CREDIT:Credit means an arrangement or promise to abank or credit card company to put off payment of a loan or purchase to a later time.

Borrowing more than you can pay back, or mismanaging what you borrow can get you into financial trouble.

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TYPES OF CREDIT:A variety of credit & loans are available to consumers, such as:

• a student loan for education;• a mortgage for a home;• a personal loan;• a line of credit from a bank;• a credit card.

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TYPES OF CREDIT:

Consumers apply fora personal loan for avariety of reasons.

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CREDIT CARDS:Credit cards can be useful, but can cause havoc on your budget if you spend more than you make.

Be careful of owning too many credit cards!

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CREDIT CARDS:Some major retail companies offer their own credit cards.  Often bonus points or rewards are given to entice you to use their credit card.

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CREDIT RATING:

A credit rating is a numerical score that represents  how trustworthy you are as a borrower.

A high credit score means you have a good credit rating.A low credit score means you have a bad credit rating.

Your credit rating is checked when you apply for a loan or credit card.

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CREDIT RATING:

If you have a good credit rating, you will save money by having the bank give you a better interest rate!

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CREDIT RATING:

When repaying a loan or paying a monthly credit card bill, you are working to build a good credit rating. 

This could have a big impact later in life when you need to borrow for purchasing a bigger ticket item like a car or home.

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ADVANTAGE OF A GOOD RATING:

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CREDIT CARD DEBT:

Be careful with credit card debt!  Paying the minimum payment may cause you years of debt! 

• Generally has an APR of 19‐25%• If a portion of a monthly bill is paid, interested is still 

calculated on the entire amount.• If a monthly bill is paid late, interest is charged for the 

entire month.

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CREDIT CARD DEBT:

Never use your credit card like a debit card!This is called a cash advance. 

• Generally the APR for cash advances is higher than the interest for regular purchases on a credit card.

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MONEY TIP:

SHARK TANK’S MARK CUBAN

“In your 20’s, it doesn't matter what car you drive. It doesn't matter what kind of clothes you wear. Pay your student loans & don’t get into credit card debt."

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Credit Card Debt Explained with a Glass of Water

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United States of America

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MONEY TIP: DON’T  OVERSPEND!

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OUR CREDIT WORLD:

Be careful with relying on too much credit   to keep up appearances!

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DEBT:

Debt refers to money that is owed after making a purchase that you do not pay for immediately!  

We use debt as a method of borrowing money to pay for large expenses.

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GOOD  & BAD DEBT:

Good debt generally has lower interest rates & is often for an appreciating asset or an investment for the future.

Bad debt is any debt where money is used to purchase a depreciating asset.  Smart use of money can help lower the interest paid on bad debt. 

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PAY DAY LOAN:

A payday loan is a short term, high‐cost loan with an extreme interest rate!

• Pay back within two weeks.• May be renewed by paying more fees.

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Payday Loans Explained

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PAY DAY LOAN:

A “payday loan” store is a privately‐owned business.  

They are now mandated by the government to protect customers. 

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PAY DAY LOAN:

Customers could be fooled if informationis not correctlydisclosed.

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Based on a $300 Loan

for 14 days

EXAMPLE:

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LET’S CALCULATE RATE:

A Payday Loan for $300 for 14 days The true interest rate must be disclosed as an Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

.. Interest rate = 547.50%

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OTHER LOAN OPTIONS:

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OTHER LOAN OPTIONS:

A bank loan, or a line of credit have lower interest rates.  

The loan can also be paid over a longer period of time.

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MONEY TIP:

ELIMINATE BAD DEBT!