Students will understand credit reports and scores.
Students will identify the three major credit bureaus.
Students will understand the legal right to a free annual credit report (AnnualCreditReport.com)
Students will identify components of a credit report, including derogatory remarks, and the warning signs of credit abuse, such as late fees, missed payments, collection notices, and bounced checks.
Credit Score Basics: Credit Score
Watch this video about what a credit score is and why it is important.
Credit Score Basics: FICO Score
Watch this video on how your FICO score is determined.
Credit Score Basics: Credit Score Makeup
Look at this infographic showing how much weight each component affects your credit score.
Credit Score Basics: Credit Score Basics Look at these images that describe how a credit score works.
