Managing Credit

Managing Credit

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Here's how Managing Credit aligns with curriculum standards in Alabama. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Credit and Debt

19: Research and share information on credit options available to consumers. Examples: revolving, installment, open

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Credit
a: Explain how credit card grace periods, methods of interest calculation, and fees affect borrowing costs.

20: Research and report on factors that affect creditworthiness and credit scores. Examples: payment history, credit mix, credit utilization

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Credit
b: Describe effective methods for improving credit scores.
d: Identify sources, types, and risks of loans for consumers.
e: Investigate and report on ways that a low credit score can affect a consumer's financial options.