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Financial Literacy Topic Important Steps to Being Financially Fit 1 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Personal Finance Open up checking and savings accounts Make your monthly payments for loans and services on time each month Make a list of your values and set your goals to help you maintain those values Create a spending plan that meets your "wants" as well as your "needs" Review your credit report once a year to make sure it is accurate Contact your creditors if you are having trouble making payments 2 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Savings Pay yourself firstUse direct deposit, if possibleStart an emergency fundSave 6 to 12 months of earnings 3 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Private Student Loans Private loans are credit based and may require a co-signerThe interest rate is often based on your credit ratingFees vary among programsThere is no federal interest subsidyNot all private loan programs have a grace period 4 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Credit Cards When selecting a credit card, look for: A low annual percentage rate The interest calculation method Low or no annual fees A grace period The credit limit Services and features 5 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Credit Report Credit reports contain personal information, credit record, and repayment history Most negative information stays on your credit report for seven years, though some bankruptcies remain 10 years. Positive information stays on indefinitely. Inquiries stay on for six months to two years, depending on the type of inquiry. 6 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Free Credit Report Visit View and print one or all credit reports. There are three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Trans Union, and Experian. Know when fees may apply. You may be charged a fee if you request more than one copy from the same credit reporting agencies within a year or if you request your credit/FICO ® score. 7 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.

Contact Eagle.northwestu.edu 8 ©2014 Mapping Your Future, Inc.