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Managing Debt

Managing Debt

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Defined by Jump$tart National Standards 8th Grade and align with Managing Debt
8-6a: Explain why using credit to finance education and housing could be beneficial.
8-7a: Identify indicators that a person has accumulated too much debt.
8-6b: Assess the benefits and costs of using credit to finance education and housing versus using credit to purchase food and clothing.
8-7b: Predict the possible consequences of having a lot of debt payments relative to income.
8-6c: Justify the use of credit for a specific purchase.