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Comparing Credit Sources and Costs

Credit is available from many sources. Becoming aware of the differences among financial institutions related to borrowing costs and other factors while wisely managing your debt will help you avoid financial difficulties.

Your Short-Term Financial Planning ActivitiesResources
1. Evaluate your current use of credit cards. Compare various credit card offers related to APR, annual fee, grace period, and other fees.PFP Sheet 30
www.bankrate.com
www.consumer-action.org
2. Compare various credit sources for loans related to various financial needs.PFP Sheet 31
www.eloan.com
www.lendingtree.com
www.finance-center.com
Your Long-Term Financial Planning Activities
1. Investigate various actions commonly taken to avoid debt problems.www.moneymanagement.org
www.nfcc.org
www.dca.org
2. Prepare a spending plan to minimize the use of credit.Text pages 221–224
www.debtadvice.org
www.kiplinger.com/tools





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