FL10.8 Analyze credit options and the importance of responsible borrowing.

This Outcome Looks At:

  • Various options for purchasing items with and without payment plans.

  • Interest rates, minimum payments, and potential benefits for a variety of loans and credit cards.

  • Ways for a young adult to access credit for the first time and build a credit score.

  • Credit scores and how they can impact future financial activities.

  • How to critique the statement “Credit is a great way to make purchases when you are short on cash or have low income.”

  • The difference between good debt and bad debt and why individuals need to respect debt.

  • The concept of net worth and the impact of borrowing on net worth.