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SSPFL5Credit and Credit Scores

Describe the importance of credit and having a favorable credit score.

Appears in: Social Studies, High School

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Expectations

  • SSPFL5.a

    Define credit and interest rates.

  • SSPFL5.b

    Describe factors that affect credit worthiness and the ability to receive favorable interest rates including character (credit score), collateral, and capacity to pay.

  • SSPFL5.c

    Describe the basic components of a credit score including payment history, debt to income ratio, amount owed, length of credit history, types of credit used, amount of available credit, and recent credit applications.

  • SSPFL5.d

    Describe different ways financial institutions, employers, and other parties use credit reports and credit scores.

  • SSPFL5.e

    Describe how to access one’s credit report and credit score.

  • SSPFL5.f

    Analyze and evaluate a sample credit report.

  • SSPFL5.g

    Explain how to begin building a good credit history at an early age.

  • SSPFL5.h

    Explain causes of personal bankruptcy and describe consequences of declaring bankruptcy.

Georgia Milestones coverage

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.