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In this personal finance lesson, students will calculate credit scores to learn how to read a credit report.

In this module, students will discover the secrets to developing good credit habits and learn how long it can take to pay off a credit card balance. The objectives are to pay off credit card debt, maintain a good credit rating by making payments on time and accumulate as many consumer goods…

To use or not to use credit for a major purchase is an important decision. There is a nifty process in making such decisions-one that has been useful to many young people. They have used it not only for credit decisions but also for other major decisions, such as whether or not to take a par…

This session will effectively help educators teach personal finance concepts focusing on Credit, Credit Scores and consumer protection.

Students learn about banks and credit unions, identifying similarities and differences between the two types of financial institution. They also evaluate a local bank and credit union to determine which one would be better suited to their needs. (This is Part I of a two-part project.)

Using a Better Money Habits video, this lesson introduces students to the advantages and disadvantages of using debit cards and credit cards.

Teach your students about credit scores. In this video a young man wants to get a loan to make surround sound video game chairs, but he has to improve his credit score first. This video can be shown along side the lessons from the Entrepreneurship Economics publication. CEE's Entrepreneur…

Through a series of hands-on activities, teachers will explore the complexities of personal finance in a way that is both informative and applicable to their teaching.

In this personal finance activity, students will use Mint to learn about credit card offers.

In this personal finance activity, students will use Mint to learn about credit reports and scores.