This is an online lesson with built in quizzes, videos and explanations. Students can use this to supplement the learnng happening in the classroom on the credit card unit. Topics covered include: How do credit cards work?When should you use a credit card?Credit Card TerminologyWhat are some factors to consider when choosing a credit card?What are the costs of using a credit card?What are credit scores and how can you build your credit score?There is also a mini case activity included at the end with questions and feedback for the student.

In Shady Sam, the player/student plays the role of the lender, and the objective is to make as much money from unsuspecting customers as possible (hence the name.) It is a great review of all the loan terms and how they impact the total amount paid by the borrower/earned by the lender (loan sharks). Play here: https://shadysam.com/

FL10.8 Analyze credit options and the importance of responsible borrowing. Title: “Is There Such a Thing as Good Debt?” Listening Guide and Video. Some say that debt is the gateway to your goals, others say it's a ball and chain that will drag you down... So who's right?

“The Dark Side of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Apps” Video and Listening Guide Two Cents Video: https://youtu.be/UFJgnaASld8?si=ZlyKa6W0f4mq5gZj Buy Now Pay Later loans are becoming the newest, trendiest way to spend money you don't have... but are they really safer than credit cards? Preet Banjeree Video: https://youtu.be/fYM0eLvds1g?si=kNPU8bSCaAfp_0Br There are no free lunches. Find out how expensive it is to offer (for a merchant), how that can increase prices, and how using other methods to pay might be better for you (and also for lower income households!)