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Unit 4 - Good Debt, Bad Debt: Using Credit Wisely

Unit 4 - Good Debt, Bad Debt: Using Credit Wisely. What do you think?. Nearly ___ of teens owe money to either a person or company, with an average debt of _____ . About ____ of teens ages 16-18 already have more than $1,000 in debt.

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Unit 4 - Good Debt, Bad Debt: Using Credit Wisely

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  1. Unit 4 - Good Debt, Bad Debt: Using Credit Wisely

  2. What do you think? • Nearly ___of teens owe money to either a person or company, with an average debt of _____. • About ____of teens ages 16-18 already have more than $1,000 in debt. • _____of teens say they understand how credit card interest and fees work. • _____of teens say they know how to establish good credit.

  3. Nearly 33% of teens owe money to either a person or company, with an average debt of $230. About 26% of teens ages 16-18 already have more than $1,000 in debt. 30% of teens say they understand how credit card interest and fees work. 36% of teens say they know how to establish good credit. What do you think? Answers 4-A

  4. Do I really need this item right now, or can I wait? Can I qualify for credit? What is the interest rate (APR) on this card? Are there additional fees? How much is the monthly payment, and when is it due? Top 10 Questions to AskBefore Signing on the Dotted Line

  5. What will be the extra cost of using credit • What will I have to give up to pay for it? • Can I afford to pay the monthly payments? • What will happen if I don’t make the payments on time? • All things considered, is using credit worth it for this purchase?

  6. Credit is the amount of money or something of value that is loaned on trust with the expectation it will be repaid later to lenders. Types of Credit Borrow up to a predetermined limit (i.e., credit card) Borrow cash to be repaid by a specific date Borrow money for a major purchase to be repaid in regular payments over time, typically monthly (i.e., car loan, home mortgage) The Language of Credit

  7. Principle - money amount you borrow Interest - amount you pay to use someone else’s money APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the total cost to use credit in a year. Grace period – length of time you have before you start accumulating interest The Language of Credit

  8. Universal Default allows a credit card company to increase your interest rate if you make just one late payment. Bankruptcy is a legal process to get out of debt when you can no longer make all your required payments. The Language of Credit

  9. Debt is the entire amount of money you owe to lenders. Credit limit – maximum amount of credit a lender will extend to a customer Term is how long you have to repay a loan, often expressed in months. Fees are charged to use credit. Examples: Annual Credit Card Fee, Loan Origination Fee, Over-the-Limit Fee The Language of Credit

  10. Fees • Annual fee – usually charged by credit card companies for the privilege of using credit • Origination fee – charge for setting up the loan ex. Home loan • Finance charge – represents the actual dollar cost of using credit to maintain a balance • Over-the-limit fee- fee for spending more than your credit limit • Late fee – penalty for making a payment after the due date

  11. Installment Credit Fixed payments Set period of time to repay Set or varying interest rates Car loans and home loans are typical examples. Revolving Credit No stated payoff time Limit to credit Minimum monthly payments Interest rates vary or not Finance charges Credit cards most typical example Types of Credit 4-D

  12. Banks Credit Unions Department Stores Automobile Dealers Oil Companies (for gas stations) Federal Government (for student loans) Others? Sources of Credit 4-E

  13. Credit: The Good and the Bad Rewards Credit Offers Potential Risks Interest Overspending Debt Identity theft • Convenience • Protection • Emergencies • Opportunity to build credit • Quicker gratification • Special offers • bonuses

  14. WHEN YOU BUY “STUFF” You bought “STUFF” with your credit card. In fact, you bought $500 worth of “STUFF” with your credit card. Your APR is 18%. You plan to pay $10 a month to pay it off. You will pay $431 in interest Final cost of your purchases = $931.40 And it will take SEVEN YEARS and NINE MONTHS 4-F 1

  15. How Long Will It Take??? You owe $3,000. And it will take nearly 11 YEARS to pay off! APR = 18% Payment: 4% of current balance Finance Charge $1715.69 Total cost of original $3,000 loan = $4715.69 After you’ve made the last payment, will what you purchased still be around??? 4-G 1

  16. The Cost of Using Credit $700 for a Game System And it will take over 7 years to pay off! APR = 24% Payment: 4% of current balance Finance Charge $550.04 Your CD player REALLY cost $1,250.04 After you’ve made the last payment, will your CD player still be around??? 4-H 1

  17. The Cost of Using Credit Interest Rate = 24% Payment = 4% of Current Balance BALANCE TIME TO PAY OFF INTEREST CHARGED TOTAL COST $2,000 11 YEARS 6 MONTHS $1,850 $3,850 $6,000 16 YEARS 1 MONTH $5,850 $11,850 $10,000 18 YEARS 2 MONTHS $9,850 $19,850 4-I 1 2 3

  18. The Cost of Using Credit $3,000 Charged to Credit Account You Owed $3,000 but You Paid $6,065+ Includies annual fees APR = 21% Payment: 4% of current balance Finance Charges $2,220.57 Annual Credit Card Fee: $65 Paying the minimum, it will take you 11 YEARS and 11 MONTHS to pay off your debt. 4-J 1

  19. Could put you in a state of overspending and perpetual debt, where you get used to carrying a balance and paying extremely high interest rates. Could adversely affect your credit rating, making it harder to get loans when you really need them. 1 of 2 Financial Consequences of Debt 4-K-1 of 1 2

  20. 2 of 2 Financial Consequences of Debt What if you took the $120 monthly payment in the last example and INVESTED $120 a month for the 12 years it took to pay off the $3,000 debt, and your investment got an 8% rate of return? Instead of $6,000 paid out for $3,000 worth of “stuff”, your $120 monthly investments would amount to $28,799 in your pocket! 4-K-2 of 2 2

  21. Are you worthy? Information you need to apply for credit: • Social Security number • Driver’s license number • Date of birth • Address and phone number • Name of employer • Monthly income amount • Total monthly payment on other debts • Amount of monthly rent or mortgage payment

  22. Collateral Capital Capacity Character The Four “Cs” of Credit 4-L

  23. Collateral • Asset of value that lenders can take from you if you don’t repay the loan as promised

  24. Capital • In the event you don’t pay your bills, lenders want to know if you have items they can sell to repay the loan

  25. Capacity • Whether you are able to repay a loan • Creditworthiness and employment history

  26. Character • Are you trustworthy? • Measured by your credit score, a history of paying bills on time shows that you are responsible

  27. Credit History is a record of your behavior related to borrowing and repaying loans. Credit Reportis a detailed record of your personal credit and financial transactions. Credit Scoreis a rating used by credit reporting companies to help lenders decide whether and/or how much credit can be extended to a borrower. The Language of Credit

  28. Your payment history Information about how you make your payments on credit cards, store accounts, car loans, finance companies, mortgages Accounts in collection or past due, and how long past due Information in public records, such as bankruptcy, judgments, liens, wage attachments or child support How Credit Scores Are Determined

  29. Your overall debt How much you owe on all your accounts How much credit you have available to use Your credit account history When you opened and used each of your accounts How recently you applied for new credit Recent good credit history following past payment problems How Credit Scores Are Determined

  30. Types of Credit The different types of credit accounts you have The total number of accounts you have How Credit Scores Are Determined

  31. Make sure your credit report is accurate. Pay all your bills on time. Apply for credit only when you need it. Lower the balances on all your credit accounts. Pay off debt rather than moving it around. Get and Keep a Good Score 4-N

  32. Credit Score Ranking

  33. Get a copy of your free credit reports from all credit rating agencies. Examine it thoroughly. If you find something that is incorrect, ask the agency to investigate the information. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, you can attach a short statement to your credit report. Protect Yourself Against Inaccurate Credit Reports 4-O

  34. 10% Pay Off Debt 20% Save or Invest 70% Living Expenses Rule of Thumb

  35. How to avoid pitfalls • Always read fine print of credit card or loan application before signing • Avoid higher interest rates of credit cards • Be choosy about your credit and don’t apply for more than you need • Pay as much as you can every month • Pay a bill at least a week before it’s due • Arrange automatic payments for monthly bills • Get into a saving mode so you rarely need credit or loans for your purchases

  36. Bankruptcy • Legal process to get out of debt when you can no longer make all required payments • Chapter 7 – effectively allows you to erase most of your debt • Chapter 13 – allows you to repay many of your debts over a period of time around 5 years • Bankruptcy does not erase – student loans, child support or alimony

  37. Exercise 4G Exercise 4H

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