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  Consumer Education Fact Sheets

The Consumer Education fact sheet series contains six online fact sheets covering consumer spending and credit topics.

Each fact sheet is written for Stage 2-3 readers and is two pages long. 
Revised in 2005. 
Follow the links for the Introduction and fact sheets below:

Introduction
PDF file—2 pages. It describes how to use the resource and gives links to various sections and consumer websites.
 Ways to Pay When You Shop 
PDF—2 pages.  Outlines the four ways we can purchase goods and services in a store—cash, debit card, cheque and credit card. 
Paying with Credit
PDF file—2 pages. Describes how important it is to be careful when using credit.
Focus on Credit Cards
PDF file—2 pages. Explains the cost of using credit, selecting a card, and reading a statement and keeping your card safe.
Use Credit with Care
PDF file—2 pages. Describes the pros and cons of credit use and the importance of reading a contract.
 Focus on Short-Term Loans
PDF file—2 pages. Demonstrates the concern of the new short-term loans available in the marketplace. 
Your Credit Record
PDF file—2 pages. Explains what a credit record is, how it is works, how to check it and ways to keep it in good standing.

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