FDIC Money Smart Module 5


Module 5:
To Your Credit - how your credit history will affect your credit future

 

Objectives:

  • Define credit
  • Explain why credit is important
  • Describe the purpose of a credit report and how it is used
  • Order a copy of your credit report
  • Read and analyze your credit report
  • Differentiate between good and bad credit
  • Describe the implications of good and bad credit scores
  • Identify ways to build and repair your credit history
  • Recognize how to correct errors on your credit report
  • Recognize how to guard against identiy theft

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