Credit & Debt — Lesson 603

My First Credit Card

Your first credit card - manage it right and it could lead to a world of possibilities. Get it wrong and it will mean years of regret. BizKid$ demystifies the process of getting a credit card, demonstrates how to use it correctly, and explains terms like credit score and APR. Hear from kids who used credit to their advantage, and a few who wished they had.

What Students Learn

  • Learn the process for obtaining a credit card.
  • Understand the factors to consider when obtaining a credit card.
  • Recognize how to properly manage a credit card once you have it.
  • Learn financial terms.

Lessons in Credit & Debt

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Debt: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

What Students Learn

  • It’s easy to spend more than you make. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of overspending and meet a few entrepreneurs who didn’t.
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How Credit Affects Your Life

What Students Learn

  • Your credit score could impact getting into college, landing a job, or renting an apartment. Learn how to build good credit and what happens when you don’t.
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Cash and Credit

What Students Learn

  • What's the difference between cash and credit? Learn the pros and cons to using your own money versus someone else's.
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Using Your Credit

What Students Learn

  • Don’t live on borrowed time. Learn how employers, insurers, colleges, etc. use credit scores to make major decisions that affect your future.
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My First Credit Card

What Students Learn

  • Biz Kid$ demystifies the process of getting a credit card, how to use it correctly, and explains terms like credit score and APR.