Chapter 16 Credit in America MYPF CHAPTER 16 13-SEPT-2001 Chapter 16 Credit in America What Is Credit? Types and Sources of Credit © South-Western Educational Publishing
Describe how credit developed in America. Lesson 16.1 What Is Credit? Describe how credit developed in America. Define basic credit vocabulary. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit. © South-Western Educational Publishing
Development of Credit In the past Credit today © South-Western Educational Publishing
The Vocabulary of Credit Borrower or debtor Creditor Capital Collateral Principal Finance charge © South-Western Educational Publishing
Advantages and Disadvantages of Consumer Credit Purchasing power Emergency funds Convenience Deferred billing Proof of purchase Safety Disadvantages Higher costs Finance charges Tie up income Overspending © South-Western Educational Publishing
Lesson 16.2 Types and Sources of Credit List and describe the kinds of credit available. Describe and compare sources of credit. © South-Western Educational Publishing
Kinds of Credit Open-ended credit Closed-end credit Service credit Open 30-day accounts Revolving credit accounts Credit card terms Closed-end credit Service credit © South-Western Educational Publishing
Credit Card Terms Annual percentage rate (APR) Free period (grace period) Annual fees Transaction fees and late fees Method of calculating the finance charge © South-Western Educational Publishing
Sources of Credit Retail stores Credit card companies Banks and credit unions Finance companies Pawnbrokers Private lenders Other sources of consumer credit © South-Western Educational Publishing