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Personal Finance Mrs Bullock What is a Credit Card Is a credit card openend or closedend credit Credit Card Interest Interest is charged the balance is not paid in ID: 671766

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Understanding Credit and Credit Cards

Personal FinanceMrs. BullockSlide2

What is a Credit Card?

Is a credit card open-end or closed-end credit?Slide3

Credit Card Interest

Interest is charged

_______________

the balance is not paid in

_________Slide4

Minimum Payment

Payment Made

Time

to pay off

card

Total

amount

of interest paid

Total

amount paid

Full Payment

$1,500

1 month

$0

$1,500

Partial Payment

$1351 year

$125$1,625

Minimum Payment$3011 years$1,413$2,913To prepare for her first semester of college, Miranda purchased a new computer for $1,000 and textbooks for $500, spending a total of $1,500 on her credit card charging 15% APR. How much would Miranda pay in interest if she makes the minimum payment?A minimum payment is due each month the card has a _____________Slide5

Credit Card = Helpful Financial Management Tool

…if managed responsiblySlide6

Develop a Positive Credit History

Credit card use can have a positive

or

negative impact on your credit history

Follow these positive behaviors:Slide7

Convenient

Payment Tool

Safer Online ShoppingSlide8

Protect Yourself from Unauthorized Charges

Report lost or stolen cards ________________!

Check your statements ________________!Slide9

Should you choose “debit” or “credit” at a point of sale (POS)?Slide10

Additional Benefits

May charge ____________ fees or higher interest ______________

Carefully evaluate if the _________________outweigh the costSlide11

Credit

Cards Advantages & Disadvantages

Convenient payment tool

Useful for

______________________

Often required to

__________

a reservation

Able to purchase “big ticket” items and spread out

__________________

Protection

against _______________

Opportunity to establish a

______________ credit historyOnline shopping is

______________ than using a debit cardPossibility of receiving _____________Interest can be ______________ when a balance is revolvedAdditional ______________ fees may applyTempting to ___________________

If not used responsibly, it will have a ________________ impact on your credit scoreCredit card issuers are ________________ to disclose the terms and fees of credit cards in an easy to read box format Slide12

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your bill

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for PurchasesInterest rate paid for _____________________Multiple interest rates may be listedfinal interest rate may depend on _______________________of applicantCredit cards may charge many different types of interest ratesSlide13

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your bill

How does credit worthiness impact APR?

It will influence if a person receives a credit card and the APR. APR will by higher if a person has a poor credit history.Introductory RateIntroductory rate: APR that may be charged (usually increased) after the introductory period endsNot all credit cards have an _________________________________________Slide14

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the

market

based

on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:Make a late payment;Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.

For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve BoardTo learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your billFixed vs. Variable-rate APR

Fixed-rate APR: ______________________ change during the period of time outlined in a credit card agreementVariable-rate APR: ____________________________ depending on other factors (such as economic conditions)Slide15

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your billAPR for Balance Transfers& Cash Advances

Balance transfer: act of _________________________ debt from one credit card to anotherCash advance - _____________________ cash from an ATM using a credit cardFees may ______________ (even if the APR is 0%)Slide16

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your billPenalty APR & When it Applies

Penalty APR: interest rate charged on new transactions if the _________________ terms in the contract are triggered

What could trigger a Penalty APR?Make a ____________________ paymentGo ________________ your credit limitMake a payment that is _____________________Do any of the above on another account that you have with them.Slide17

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your billHow To Avoid Paying Interest on Purchases

Pay your bill in ____________ by the ____________ dateMinimum Interest ChargeTypically $0.50 - $2 per monthSlide18

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your bill

Set-up and Maintenance FeesAnnual fee: ____________ fee that may be charged for having a credit cardSet-up fee: fee for _________________ the accountParticipation fee: monthly fee for ______________ the credit cardAdditional card fee: fee to have a ________ person on the account

Why would a consumer choose a credit card with an annual fee?Benefits, such as airline miles, the card offers are of greater value to themSlide19

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your billPenalty Fees

Penalty fees in addition to Penalty APRLate-payment fee: charged when a cardholder does not make the minimum monthly payment by the _______________ dateOver-the-limit fee: charged if the account balance goes over the set _____________________________Returned payment fee: applies if the cardholder does not have enough money to _______________ a payment.

Transaction FeesBalance ________________ feesCash _________________ feesOtherSlide20

Interest Rates and Interest Charges

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Purchases

12.99%, 13.99% or 14.99%, introductory APR for one year, based on your creditworthiness.

After that, your APR will be 14.99%. This is a variable-rate APR that will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

APR for Balance Transfers

15.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

APR for Cash Advances

21.99%

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate

Penalty APR and When it Applies

28.99%

This APR may be applied to your account if you:

Make a late payment;

Go over your credit limit;

Make a payment that is returned; orDo any of the above on another account that you have with us.

How long will the Penalty APR apply? If your APR’s are increased for any of these reasons, the Penalty APR will apply until you make six consecutive minimum payments when due.How to Avoid Paying Interest on PurchasesYour due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle. We will not charge you any interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month.

Minimum Interest ChargeIf you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than $1.50.For Credit Card Tips from the Federal Reserve Board

To learn more about factors to consider when applying for or using a credit card, visit the website of the Federal Reserve Board at http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditcardFeesSet-up and Maintenance FeesNOTICE: Some of these set-up and maintenance fees will be assessed before you begin using your card and will reduce the amount of credit you initially have available. For example, if you are assigned the minimum credit limit of $250, initial available credit will be only about $209.Annual Fee: $20Account Set-up Fee: $20 (one-time fee)Participation Fee: $12 annually ($1 per month)Additional Card Fee: $5 annually (if applicable)Transaction FeesBalance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum fee: $100)Cash Advance: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greaterForeign Transaction: 2% of each transaction in U.S. dollarsPenalty FeesLate Payment: $29 if balance is less than or equal to $1000 OR $35 if balance is more than $1000Over-the-limit: $29Returned Payment: $35* How We Will Calculate Your Balance: We use a method called “average daily balance (including new purchases).”

* Loss of Introductory APR- We may end your introductory APR and apply the Penalty APR if you become more than 60 days late in paying your bill

How We Calculate Your BalanceCredit card companies use one of several methods to _________________ an outstanding credit card balanceLoss of Introductory APR

If the card has an introductory rate, this area will list ________ the lower introductory rate can be ______________Slide21

How Do I Obtain a Credit C

ard?

Credit card companies send

pre-approved

credit card applications in the mail when the individual has passed the ________________ credit checkSlide22

You must be ______

Or, have

_________

of sufficient income to make payments

Or, have a

____________

Obtaining a Credit Card

What is a Credit Card Statement?

It is important to _____________ each monthly credit card statement closely!Slide23

Summary