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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

'Free' Credit Reports Sometimes Aren't Free

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students read an article about 'free' credit reports. Students research the three on-line credit bureaus. Students discuss ways to obtain good credit and ways to stay away...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

RIGHT ON THE MONEY

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine the steps in checking a credit report. They analyze a credit report. They create a plan to develop and/or improve credit history.
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Unit Plan
Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Managing Credit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lessons and activities to teach students about managing credit.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Why Is Good Credit Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces students to the relationships among credit history, credit report, and credit score and shows how essential maintaining a good credit history is to financial stability.
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Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Using Credit

For Students 9th - 10th
When you use credit, it usually means using a credit card or getting a loan. Tips for learning how to get credit and how to use it wisely.
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Article
Wolters Kluwer

Business Owners Toolkit: What Banks Look for When Reviewing a Loan Application

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes what criteria loan officers look for when reviewing a loan application. Additional links are also provided to give a more detailed explanation.