Charge It!

Credit cards are a part of everyday life, and are very convenient. But it’s important to understand how they work—and their potential pitfalls.

In this activity, you’ll learn about the cost of using credit cards, and the real amounts that the same item costs when it’s paid for in different ways.

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Grades 7-12

30 min

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Personal FinanceSTEM

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