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  Understanding Credit


In this module you will learn about:
  What credit is.
  The advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
  Comparing the costs of credit.
  Considerations in signing a credit contract, and
  Identifying overspending and ways to get out of debt.
Follow the links below for the following information:

 Understanding Credit Educational Module PDF file - 6 pages
Includes an assessment tool, background information for educators and the Credit Word Search Puzzle.
Here is a direct link for the puzzle Credit Word Search - page 6

 Understanding Credit (colour) or (black and white) PDF file - 4 pages.
This fact sheet is for Stage 3 readers. It comes in colour or black and white copy.

 Understanding Credit Hand Posters/Overhead Masters PDF - 15 pages
There are 14 Hand Posters/Overhead Masters in this file for Stage 2-3 readers. Links are given on the first page to each Master.

See the UC140—12 Credit Crunch Questionnaire quiz to find out if you are overspending. There is important additional credit information in this section and also a Master for credit terms
Note:  For other fact sheet information related to credit see the Consumer Education series.



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