CREDIT
Ryan Sarno
The basics of credit
- What is credit?
The ability to borrow money in return for a promise of future payment
- What are the forms of credit?
Credit cards and loans
- What costs are associated with credit?
House, car, and school
- What determines if someone gets credit and how much they get?
To get credit, you must demonstrate your creditworthiness
Character
Capacity
Capital
Vocabulary Watch
Capital
• Savings, investments,
property
• Use capital to pay loan if
needed
• Financial ability to repay
loan
Capacity
• High enough income
• Major expenses & debt
• Sense of financial
responsibility
Character
• Dependability
• Steady job
• Residence (long term)
Credit Cards: What you need to know
- What is a credit card?
A small plastic card issued by a bank, business, etc., allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit
- Where can you use credit cards?
You can use it anywhere that accepts it
- What are the benefits and costs of using credit cards?
You don't have to pay until the end of the month...but you can end up with debt if you don't have the money at the end of the month
Green Beans
You shouldn't get a credit card. It can get stolen and someone can use it. If triton asks you to sign up for one to get a free sweater...say NO