Financial Literacy Review

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What does zero liability credit card protection mean?

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You are not responsible for fraudulent charges to your credit card account (purchases you didn't authorize).

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What is the universal default clause in credit agreements?

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If you are late with any loan payment, all of your credit card companies may increase your interest rate.

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Why should you write the numerical and written amounts to the left of the assigned space on a check?

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So other numbers can't be added to increase the amount of the check.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the maximum amount you can charge on a credit card called?

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Credit limit.

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What are the two most important factors for determining your credit score?

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Payment history and amounts owed.

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What is a credit score?

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A numerical representation of a person's creditworthiness, based on their credit history.

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What is the purpose of a credit report?

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To provide a detailed account of an individual's credit history, including loans, credit cards, and payment history.

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What is the difference between secured and unsecured credit?

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Secured credit is backed by collateral, while unsecured credit is not and is based solely on the borrower's creditworthiness.

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What is interest on a loan?

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The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the loan amount.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does it mean to default on a loan?

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To fail to repay a loan according to the agreed terms.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4