Financial Literacy Part II. Credit Cards A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or...

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Financial Literacy Part II

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Page 1: Financial Literacy Part II. Credit Cards A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services.

Financial LiteracyPart II

Page 2: Financial Literacy Part II. Credit Cards A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services.

Credit CardsA plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit.

Used for everyday purchases

Make monthly payments

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Interest RateAPR-Annual Percentage Rate

Amount charged monthly for using credit card

Varies in percentages and may hinder you from paying off the balance

May effect your credit, good or bad

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How not to spend…

Only use if necessary

Just in case of emergency

Large purchases

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How not to spend…

Don’t spend more than you actually have

Do you have a job?

Can you pay the bill every month?

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Homework Assignment

Look up a particular credit card you could potentially apply for

Research the APR and the credit limit

Email me the results