Unit 3 Financial Literacy Learning

When using credit cards, practicing self-discipline and common sense will allow an individual to use the cards as an advantage (Lynott, 2008). Advantageous tips are to limit the number of credit cards to two for personal use and two for business, charge only what you can pay off at the end of the month because that is interest-free, carry cash to pay for small purchases because they add up quickly on a credit card, become knowledgeable about the interest and additional fees and penalties, and focus on items that are needed and not just wanted (Lynott, 2008).

In this society, some of the most important things in your life have to deal with money. In Chad Foster’s book, Financial Literacy for Teens, he taught his readers how to save, spend, invest and give away your money. Reading this book has taught me to start saving when I’m young, know the differences of what I need to buy rather than what I want, to make money while I sleep and giving away some of your money will not only help yourself, but help many others as well.

Currently, I don’t have a credit card. All of my payments are made in cash of with my debit card. In the last lecture we learned that it is a good idea to get a credit card young so the credit can start building. Mr. Klassen says that he uses his card for the necessities that he has to buy anyway such as gas and groceries. I would like to implement that in my own spending habits once I get a credit card. I would keep my balances low by being responsible with how I use my card. In addition, I will start out with only one credit card. There is a lot of temptation to open up many cards with different companies, but with one card it is easier to keep track of your

According to the retired CPA I interviewed, the three most important concepts for a young college student to understand are: (1) Credit History and Credit Scoring, (2) Financing Charges, and (3) the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of Interest. As they relate to considering which credit card to use, my interview subject suggested that the most important factor is how using that card might affect my credit history in the long term, what the financing charges could be on purchases that are not paid off immediately or very soon after the initial purchase, particularly as a function of the APR.

It is no secret that the financial system in The United States of America is incredibly complex and difficult to fully understand. As more and more people go into debt each year, it becomes clear that every American needs some help when it comes to financial literacy. However, the implementation of a financial literacy course is not a good solution. A course in financial literacy would end up being a waste of time and money because the class would cost the school board a large sum of money that it already does not have, and the students would not actually acquire much benefit from the class. Schools are getting less funding from the government every year and most school budget are pushed to their max.

In the article “Why American Teen’s Financial Literacy isn't Improving,” Annamaria Lusardi, writer of the Wall Street Journal, argues that young adults financial literacy levels are low and the differences in the teens levels is alarming. She develops this claim first by showing the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores and tells us the low scores and the gap between students scores. The financial literacy rate in the U.S hasn't moved in the past three years in the recent findings in May. As those teenagers turn into adults and go to college they have to make many financial decisions and if they are not educated to make well thought out decisions that will improve their financial future then they could end up with

Many believe that financial literacy classes are helpful and a good tool for you in the future. Finance is a waste of time and the classes do not help you in any case. The material taught in these classes are not used in everyday life and the methods used in the class are not helpful in any way.

Ivy Institute of Financial Literacy will offer seminars with presentations and templates on building wealth. As the founder of IIOFL, I will provide a platform designed to provide industry advice in plain language. IIOFL will seek to demonstrate ways on taking inventory of personal finances using a balance sheet. Explaining the components of the balance sheet to determine the client’s net worth.

What would it take to improve the level of economic and financial literacy in Americans? Gupta, A. K. (2006) quoted Chris Farrell as stating that “the case for economic literacy is compelling to the extent that it helps people navigate better through this world.” There are many financial decisions that Americans are required to make throughout their lives such as managing income, deciding what expenses are necessary like food and housing, budgeting for other necessities, saving for retirement, and hopefully achieving the American Dream by creating wealth. Without economic literacy there is a danger of making bad decisions and poor choices that can hurt one’s potential to not only create

Financial literacy is essential in living in today’s society, therefore it should be taught at a young age because people have been going bankrupt more than ever before. According to Kelly Walsh, “Students between ages 18-25 have at least one credit card. By the time they graduate half of them have four or more credit cards that have an average balance of $3,000” (Walsh). If students were taught at a younger age how credit cards actually work; they would better understand the consequences of debt. For instance, if students were to research different credit

When I heard about this scholarship, I developed interest in it because, from the objectives of the program, I knew that I would accomplish my dreams and ambitions about attaining higher education. The financial literacy program will empower me with knowledge on how to meet my goals and objectives in life. The couching services that it provides are of importance to me because, there are so many goals that I have been unable to meet because of lack of both finances and knowledge. The fact that the program provides advice on how to achieve both academic and professional goals makes it of importance to me because these are areas I have aspired to acquire information on. I am actually interested in the financial literacy bit because it will provide solution to me on how to make money and use it appropriately.

Credit cards are a convenient way to make purchases and dig ourselves into a hole that we cannot get out of. Learning how to use credit cards responsibly will save a lot of headaches and problem in the end. To begin with, do not use credit cards in everyday purchases. Yes, it does make things more convenient, but can lead you to a debt that you cannot afford. Using cash makes sure that you have the money and keeps you from falling into a hole of debt. Another mistake often made by some, is making only the minimum payment necessary on the account. Over time, this leads to balances from interest and other purchases to accrue into a debt never expected. It is always wise to pay your bill in full or pay more than required. For some reason, people get the idea that living on credit is ok. Well, it may be for the short term, but overtime the debt builds to an amount way

Chapters six and seven are about consumer credit, with a focus on credit cards. I am more hesitant to use credit cards than I am to use a debit card. I know that credit cards and other forms of consumer credit can be useful because it can give me cash immediately. However, can be easy to overuse credit and become indebted. If default occurs, it can lead to bankruptcy and financial ruin for a long period of time. If I will purchase credit, I will get a card with a low APR, but most importantly I will make sure that I pay all bills on time.

For many years, there has been an ongoing debate whether using credit cards is a positive or a negative idea. On the positive side, credit cards are a widely-accepted method of payment across the globe. One of the benefits of using your credit for payment is foreign travel, when you are traveling out of the country it saves you from having to exchange your dollars for the local currency, your credit card company calculates the exchange rate for you and automatically posts the correct charges to your account. (Yuille). In addition, credit cards are great for emergency situations where you find yourself in the position of having to spend a large sum of money that you had not budgeted for and may not have the money readily available. These unforeseen expenditures can then be worked into a monthly budget and be paid off in a series of monthly installments (Yuille). For instance, making a large purchase with a credit card and promptly making your monthly payments until the debt is satisfied, could improve your credit score which can help qualify for future loans should the need arise (Detweiler). Furthermore, many credit card programs have rewards programs you may be eligible for. Such as, being eligible to receive a percentage of your purchase as a cash back reward, earning airline frequent flyer miles for each dollar you charge to your credit card and often you are offered discounts on daily purchases (Vanderpool). Credit cards also allow for convenience. Having a credit card

Although credit cards were fist introduced in the early 1900 's, they have continued to evolve and shape the way we as a society buy and pay for items. The introduction of the credit card has completely changed the way we make purchases, large and small. Making a large purchase used to mean that the consumer had to save money and pay for the entire transaction at once, but we can now purchase these items with a credit card. Buying items with a credit card means the merchant we buy from gets payment in full immediately, but the buyer can make monthly payments to the credit card company to gradually pay for the purchase.