Event Title | Credit? How It Really Works |
Location | Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave. |
Sponsor | The Graduate School |
Date/Time | 02/13/2013 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
The good, the bad, and confusing parts of credit cards will be addressed in this session. Learn the dos, don’ts and how to protect yourself. We will discuss the differences between credit scores and reports and demystify both concepts so you can be in control. We’ll also throw in some info about how interest works and how to protect your identity to boot!
Learning outcomes:
Understanding of the importance and value of credit scores and reports
How to obtain reliable assistance with credit or debit card issues related to identity theft
Basics about the difference between compounding and simple interest calculations
The importance of understanding legal terms aka mice type in Credit applications
Online resources: free credit reports