Curated OER
'Free' Credit Reports Sometimes Aren't Free
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...
Curated OER
RIGHT ON THE MONEY
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.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance: Managing Credit
Lessons and activities to teach students about managing credit.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Why Is Good Credit Important?
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.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Using Credit
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.
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owners Toolkit: What Banks Look for When Reviewing a Loan Application
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.