Everfi Module 3 Payments

6 March 2024
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Paying more than the minimum payment can
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help you get out of debt faster
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If you're already in debt, try to avoid
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missing a credit card payment, as it can lead to additional late fees and even raise your APR
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The average minimum payment only equals 2 to 3% of your total debt, so making only the minimum payments on your credit card bill may
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keep you in debt for a long time pay more than the minimum
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When choosing a credit card, look for
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annual fees, changes to your APR, and other finance charges
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Credit card rewards programs can be appealing, but
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be sure you understand how they work beforehand
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If you charge something to your credit card and don't pay off the full balance before the next billing cycle, you'll be
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charged interest
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Credit cards typically charge high
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APRs
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You can avoid paying high interest rates by paying off your credit card in
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full each billing cycle
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Credit cards allow you to build your credit history and may protect you against fraudulent charges, but also come with
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high interest rates on any outstanding balance
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Debit cards can help you stick to a budget, but
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beware of spending more money than you have in your account. This can lead to overdraft fees and interest payments
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Unlike credit cards, debit cards will not
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build your credit or provide as much protection from fraudulent charges
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With certain paper payment methods - like cash, cashier's checks, and money orders - you are providing
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the money for a purchase upfront
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With debit cards and checks, however, the money for a purchase comes
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directly out of your checking account
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When you use a credit card to make a purchase, you're getting a loan
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from a credit card company
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With debit cards (sometimes called check cards), the money is
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debited directly from your checking account
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Which of the following payment types require you to pay upfront?
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Money order, Cashier's check, Pre-paid card
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Which of the following is true?
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Checks and Debit Cards both withdraw money directly from a bank account
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Which of the following statements comparing debit cards to credit cards is TRUE?
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Debit cards allow you to draw funds directly from your checking account.
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Which of the following is NOT true of credit cards?
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They are the best payment type to use when trying to stick to a budget.
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Which payment method typically charges the highest interest rates?
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Payday loans
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Which of the following tells you how much your credit card interest will be if you only pay the minimum balance each month?
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Annual Percentage Rate
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Which payment type can help you stick to a budget?
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Debit cards
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Which of the follow will happen if you miss a monthly credit card payment?
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You will be charged a late fee
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If you are planning to carry a large balance on your credit card, which of the following credit card features should you look for?
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Low APR
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What is a credit limit?
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The maximum amount you can charge each billing cycle.
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The annual percentage rate on a credit card determines _______.
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the amount of interest you are charged on credit card purchases
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What is the amount of money you still owe to their credit card company called?
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Credit Card Balance
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Making a credit card minimum payment:
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Means you are paying a small portion of your total credit card debt
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Which of the following is true of both paying with a check and paying with a debit card?
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When used, both take money directly out of a bank account.
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Which of the following can increase your credit cards APR?
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Missing a credit card payment
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The amount of money you can charge to a credit card is called:
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Credit limit
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hat is a credit card balance?
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The amount of money you still owe to the credit card company
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Which of the following are true if you pay only the minimum amount each month towards your credit card bill?
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You will be charged interest on your remaining balance. Your Annual Percentage Rate will increase.
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Which of the following is NOT a common credit card fee?
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Minimum payment fee
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Which payment type is best if you are trying to stick to a budget?
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Debit Card