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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Free Credit Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
As students begin establishing credit, they need to understand how to get official credit reports, what they mean, and how to handle disputes.
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Lesson Plan
Save And Invest

Finra Investor Education Foundation: Credit Score [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan covers the benefits and pitfalls of good and bad credit scores.
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Other

Annual Credit Report

For Students 9th - 10th
AnnualCreditReport.com is a federally sanctioned website that the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) have set up. Here consumers can obtain a free annual credit report online, as stipulated under...
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Credit Rating Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes how credit ratings are figured and how they are important. It puts particular emphasis on married women and their need to obtain their own credit.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: My Credit Rating: Why Should I Care?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Credit is a wonderful tool for the consumer. It can enhance your quality of life. It enables you to buy and enjoy a purchase before you have the money to pay for it. On the other hand, it can create serious problems for people who use it...
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Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Credit Scores

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of credit scores, including what credit scores are, how they are created, how they are used, and how consumers can improve them.
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Handout
Other

Experian: Credit Score Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
[PDF] An explanation of credit scores and credit reports from one of the three major credit reporting companies.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Infographic: Equifax Data Breach Settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
Infographic displays information about the Equifax data breach settlement that provided up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach.