Managing Debt

2020.01.19 9:31 am - 10:14 am

Teaching point: What are some responsible strategies you can use to pay down or eliminate debt?

Do Now

What percent of Americans who have credit card debt won’t be able to pay it off in a year? Open the document to respond to the questions.

2021.01.08 Do now

Agenda

Do Now (5 - 10 minutes)

Unpaid Debts and Consequences (20 minutes)

11 Ways to get out of debt (10 minutes)

Closure/Homework (5 minutes)

Unpaid Debts and Consequences

Notes for today start on slide 19

2021.01.04 Managing Credit Notes

11 Ways to Get Out of Debt Faster

Though you should never take on unnecessary debt, sometimes accumulating debt is a necessity for improving your overall opportunities. For example, a college degree can lead to higher earnings. Skim the 11 strategies for getting out of debt more quickly, and then answer the questions in your assignment.

Reminders

Final Unit 4 test Thursday

The marking period ends Friday. Grades are entered by 9 am. No work will be accepted after 3 pm on Thursday, January 21.