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Managing Debt

Managing Debt

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2: Education, Careers, and Income

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Defined by Personal Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Debt
2.4: Borrowing for College: Explain the impact borrowing money to finance college could have on future financial stability and security. Research multiple viewpoints that support or question the use of student loan debt in paying for postsecondary education. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence presented support the author's claim. Citing specific textual evidence, craft an argumentative essay that either supports or opposes the use of student loan debt, developing both claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly.

4: Credit and Debt

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Defined by Personal Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Managing Debt
4.1: Consumer Credit: Evaluate the various sources and types of consumer credit, such as student loans, auto loans, store credit cards, flex loans, consumer installment loans, title loans, and payday loans. Draw conclusions about the types of credit best suited for financing and/or purchasing various goods and services, defending claims with specific textual evidence. Explain how taking on debt early in life may affect financial stability and security later in life.