2/25/14 “Pew research study” 1.Based on this research study, what do you think are the two most important economic differences between Millennials who get at least a bachelor’s degree and those who only graduate from high school? 2.Why are these the most important? On desk: Pew Research Study & wksht.
Millennials with…At least bachelor’s degreeHigh school diploma only Work “just a job…” College “has/will pay off” Median salaries Unemployment rate % living in poverty % “very satisfied” with job 1965 salaries 2013 salaries
Based on this research study, what do you think are the two most important economic differences between Millennials who get at least a bachelor’s degree and those who only graduate from high school? After reading this research study, do you think it is worth it economically to go to college? Why or why not?
2/25/14 Econ. Agenda 1.Credit card payments & credit card debt (class notes) 2.Credit card interest payments (online calculator) HW: Credit card interest payments wksht.
2/25/14 Class Notes – credit card payments debt: something that is owed repossession: to take something back Example: When Harrison couldn’t make his mortgage payments, the bank repossessed his house.
2/25/14 Class Notes – credit card payments How do credit card companies make $$? 1.Lend you MONEY. 2.Charge you INTEREST for borrowing that money. 3.Put you in DEBT. You have 3 repayment options every month: 1.Minimum payment (set by c.c. company) 2.Partial payment 3.Full payment
Class Notes Minimum Payment Pay only the minimum $ to avoid late fees Unpaid balance added to next month’s bill Pay APR interest Interest compounded **Only do this if you HAVE to!** Partial Payment Pay more than minimum payment, but not full amount **Do this instead of minimum payment** Full Payment Pay full credit balance Pay NO APR interest **ALWAYS do this!**
Why is it important to pay more than just your minimum payment every month? 6cP6Iw
To-Do: Credit card repayment calculator ors/creditcardmincalc.shtml ors/creditcardmincalc.shtml Figure out how much interest you will pay on purchases if you only pay the minimum amount required by your credit card!