credit

Shows how governmental attitudes towards debt have historically affected which country sets the terms of international finance, and argues that as western economies have accumulated debt over the last forty years, the new standards will be set by creditors in China and the Middle East.

An introduction to borrowing that explains what it is; discusses the history of money, types of loans, interest rates, bankruptcy, and other related topics; and includes instructions for spotting counterfeit bills.

Explains what credit is, looks at different kinds of credit, and shows how to use basic math skills to develop financial literacy, covering credit card usage, installment loans, and wise use of credit.

Explains what credit is, different kinds of credit, and why one needs credit. Provides information to young people about using credit, abusing credit, the importance of maintaining a good credit history, and discusses identity theft and what to do if it happens to you. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Provides background on the worldwide economic crisis that began in 2008, describing some of the causes and results of banks' reluctance to make loans, and considers how governments responded.

Offers plain-spoken explanations of what went wrong during the past credit crises and explains how to prevent future problems.

Examines both sides of the controversy over teenagers and credit, exploring how teens get credit cards, why it is so easy to abuse credit, how to use credit responsibly, what the benefits of using credit as a teen are, and how teenage credit use impacts future financial security.