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Understand good vs bad debt

Replace simplistic labels with a test based on purpose, price, terms, affordability, alternatives, and downside.

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Understand good vs bad debt

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A repeatable borrowing checklist focused on the actual obligation.

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    Debt | Loans and debt | Financial Literacy | Khan Academy

    Khan Academy

    Use this selected video to understand the concepts and cautions behind debt | loans and debt | financial literacy | khan academy, then apply the bounded checklist on this page.

    Key takeaway
    Debt | Loans and debt | Financial Literacy | Khan Academy
    Action
    Write the purpose, APR/fees, total cost, payment, term, collateral, alternatives, downside scenario, and exit plan before borrowing.
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    Khan Academy via YouTube

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    Credit 101: What is APR and why does it matter? | Loans and debt | Financial Literacy | Khan Academy

    Khan Academy

    Use this selected video to understand the concepts and cautions behind credit 101: what is apr and why does it matter? | loans and debt | financial literacy | khan academy, then apply the bounded checklist on this page.

    Key takeaway
    Credit 101: What is APR and why does it matter? | Loans and debt | Financial Literacy | Khan Academy
    Action
    Write the purpose, APR/fees, total cost, payment, term, collateral, alternatives, downside scenario, and exit plan before borrowing.
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    Khan Academy via YouTube

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    CFPB debt collection tools

    www.consumerfinance.gov

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    Use this selected reference to understand the concepts and cautions behind cfpb debt collection tools, then apply the bounded checklist on this page.

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    CFPB debt collection tools
    Action
    Write the purpose, APR/fees, total cost, payment, term, collateral, alternatives, downside scenario, and exit plan before borrowing.
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    www.consumerfinance.gov

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  1. Write the purpose, APR/fees, total cost, payment, term, collateral, alternatives, downside scenario, and exit plan before borrowing.

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