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Managing Debt

Managing Debt

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Consumer Protection

6: Outline the purposes and features of consumer protection laws, agencies, and sources of assistance, including identity protection and credit regulations.

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Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Debt
c: Describe possible responses to excessive debt collection practices. Examples: payday loans, instant credit

Credit and Debt

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

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Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Debt
c: Describe consequences of accumulating credit card debt and defaulting on loans, especially for young consumers.

21: Apply strategies to avoid or correct debt management problems.

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Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Debt
a: Examine and report on the types of services offered by consumer credit counseling agencies.
c: Investigate how student loan obligations differ from other kinds of debt.
d: Research and report on a financial institution's debt reduction services.