Be credit smart
Cortez,Miguel
section 1 : The basics of credit
What are the forms of credit ? There are five types of forms 1.Loans 2.Secured loans 3.Unsecured loans 4. Installment loans 5. Credit cards this forms are provide for people
what cost are associated with credit ? Costs like buying groceries, paying bills online and many other things are associated with credit, building credit is important and later on can turn this into credit report and can be used for personal loans
What determines if someone gets credit and how much they get ? when some one gets credit the bank decides and looks at all your history transaction. it is important to have a credit card, they see if the individual has more accounts, if they pay bills on time and how much debt does he/she has. credit scores may be from 300 to 850.
Section 2 : Vocabulary watch
Vocabulary
Credit history- a record of an individual borrowing and repaying. They charge you fees
Credit limit- in every card there is an specific credit require and it limited.
Section 3 : Credit Cards : What you need to know
Where can you use credit cards ? You can used credit cards in many stores, Mall, Supermarket, stores, etc they can be easily used.
What are the benefits of cost of credit cards ? Having a credit card can benefit you for future purchases and loaning money, the bad thing of it is that you may pay annual feel and more money in credit can lead to a high interest rate for the individual. each card has credit limit.
section 4 : Smart Consumer : Don't fall into the credit card trap
1.Never lend your card to any one it is not safe
2.Always check receipts against your monthly statement
3.Carry only the cards you need
4.Never write your account number or pin any where you can think off
5.Save receipts
6.Don't give your account number over the phone unless you initiated the call
If you fallow the safety regulations you and your credit card should be safe :)