SAVVY CONSUMER SERIES (3 Programs)
With this new series teach your students credit basics, wise credit card use, and how as consumers - they have rights!
UNDERSTANDING CREDIT BASICS: Know the Score
What is credit? Does a credit score really matter? Is it OK to have no credit? Answer these questions and others with this introduction to credit basics. Learn what credit is, how it is used, and what types of credit are available - including school loans, car loans and mortgages. Your credit history is important. Understand how credit is measured and what your credit score means. Learn ways to establish and maintain good credit, as well as tips to overcome bad credit. 23 minutes
USING CREDIT CARDS WISELY: Take Charge
With one swipe of a credit card you can purchase just about anything - even if you can't really afford it! Avoid the traps of fine print and credit jargon by learning the fundamentals of using credit cards. Understand how credit cards actually work, the different types of cards available, and how to use them to your advantage. See how to select the card that's right for you, how to read your monthly statement, and ways to protect yourself as you conquer the world of credit cards. 25 minutes
KNOW YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS (AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
Is the customer always right? Maybe not - but as a consumer you do have certain rights. Smart consumers are aware of these rights and understand the responsibilities associated with each. Explore the eight widely recognized consumer rights - from the right to safety, to the right to education, to the right to redress. Learn how federal and state laws protect these rights and how different agencies create and enforce these and other regulations.
29 minutes
*Includes Guides for each program
*Closed Captioned
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