What is money owed to another person/ company
Debt
What do credit companies never advertise?
the full price
What have credit cards worked decades to convince us of?
they are simply offering a service
Is there such a thing as good debt?
no
what does credit make lots of money for?
companies, banks, and other lenders
what did our great grandparents think about debt?
it was a sin
what did our grandparents think about debt?
it was dumb
what did our parents think about debt?
it was okay to borrow on a few things
concerning credit what happens once you turn 18?
you become a target
how do credit card companies often make you feel through their commercials?
cool, powerful, like you have access to anything
What will only paying the minimum payments on your debt result in?
keep you in debt for years
what is credit that automatically renews whenever a payment is made to reduce debt
revolving credit
what is something owned and offered as Security on debt?
Collateral
what is a legal claim against an asset until the debt is repaid?
Lien
What is asset that increases in value over time?
Appreciating asset
what is the increase in value of a home over time?
Equity
what is failure to repay a loan on time?
Default
what is a loan for a fixed amount of money that’s paid back in monthly installments?
installment credit
what is an asset that loses value over time?
depreciating asset
Who is a lender who uses deceptive or unfair or fraudulent practices on borrowers who are desperate for cash?
predatory lending
what kind of credit do credit cards work as?
revolving credit
what do secured and unsecured loans require?
collateral
How long do mortgages typically last for?
15 to 30 years
what percentage of Millennials are delaying getting married because of debt?
21%