Chapter 10
What is Credit? The ability to Giving up
Who’s Who in Credit? Borrower- Person taking cash, merchandise, etc. Lender- Item being given on credit
Think About it!! Who wants to buy things? Who wants to be in debt?
Why Use Credit?
Is Credit Good for the Economy?
Advantages of Credit
Disadvantages of Credit
3 Types of Credit Single Payment Installment Revolving
Single-Payment
Installment Payments
Revolving Credit
Complete the Worksheet
How do you get Credit? Character Capital Capacity
Character
Capital The following can secure a loan:
Capacity
How do I use the 3 C’s?
Credit History
How do they Collect Info? Keep cumulative records When trying to give credit out
The Three Agencies
Keeping Good Credit
Bankruptcy What is it? Why use it?
Your Rights as a Borrower Fair Credit Billing Act Equal Opportunity Act Truth & Lending Act
Fair Credit Billing Act
Truth in Lending Act Costs conditions
Equal Opportunity Act Can’t discriminate giving credit based on:
What if You’re Denied?
Credit Protection
Unauthorized Charges Report your card lost or stolen right away! $
What is Identity Theft?
What can we do about ID Theft? Don’t: Do: