Financial Literacy: Credit Card Unit Bundle

Let’s face it - credit cards are an integral part of American society. In fact, the credit card industry profits over $170 billion annually, with the majority of that coming from interest & fees from cardholders. (nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/credit-card-companies-money) Help your students develop strong financial habits and keep that money in their pockets. Education is the key to responsibly using credit cards, building credit, and staying out of debt. Empower your students with these resources that can teach them to make better financial choices now to create more opportunities and a better future. 

Topics include: 

• History of Credit
• Credit Card Basics
• Minimum Payments
• Annual Percentage Rates
• Deferred Interest
• Schumer Boxes
• Credit Reports & Scores
• Building Credit 

Review assessments highlight the math involved with these topics and conceptual understanding.

All of the resources come in pdf form. The notes also come as PowerPoints, where the keys are animated so the answers appear on each click.

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