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Interactive
Thinkport Education

Maryland Public Television: Charge! Just Charge It!

For Students 9th - 10th
Stores and credit card companies make it seem so easy. How often have you seen advertisements to buy something and only pay $20 a month? So what's the real cost of credit? Let's go shopping and find out.
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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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Website
Other

A Consumer Guide to Credit Protection Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the laws that protect consumers when dealing with credit.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Consumer Credit Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an overview of what consumer credit is. It gives several examples of consumer credit such as credit cards, loans, and mortgages.
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Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Credit Card Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site Dr. Math answers a question about credit card balance payoffs. An advanced algebraic solution is offered.
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Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Credit Card Debt

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ask Dr. Math site contains a question about how long it will take to repay a credit card debt at a particular APR and particular amount per month.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Credit Card Crunch

For Students 9th - 10th
Help students learn about using credit wisely. Includes an in-depth question-and-answer session with a credit counselor and a classroom guide.
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Website
Other

Student credit.com: Good Credit Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a student credit application online. Information is also included on topics such as how much credit you can afford, credit lines, and late fees.
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Handout
Other

Card ratings.com: How to Avoid Student Credit Card Debt

For Students 11th - 12th
Information about both the problems and the benefits associated with late high school or college students using credit cards.
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Website
Bankrate

Bankrate: Credit Cards

For Students 9th - 10th
An online guide to credit cards is presented by Bankrate.com. Content includes information on credit card rates, an online glossary of credit card terms, an archive of stories related to credit and credit cards, hints and tips regarding...