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Credit & Debt - Things You Must Know
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A look at the benefits and pitfalls of credit.

Credit & Debt
This site is not specifically for teens, but it will show teens the types of problems many adults have with credit cards and debt.

Are Credit Cards For Teens A Good Idea?
From NewsNet at 5. The electronic age has led many parents to opt for electronic allowances. A look at this ever increasing practice.

Teens & Money
Links intended for parents to use in teaching teens to manage money, but there is no reason a teen can't teach themselves! Take a look.

Teen Money Management
Again, these links are intended for parents to use in teaching teens about money. Take a look, teach yourself!

Credit Report & Repair
Links to information on credit and credit repair. Not really for teens, but the information there will give teens a good idea of the all-too-common dangers of credit.

Hooked On Credit?
An advocacy group that is against teaching teens to be comfortable with debt. A list to help you identify if you are at risk for "credit addiction". From the Institute of Consumer Financial Education.

NO! On Credit and Charge Cards for Young Teens
An advocacy group that is against teaching teens to be comfortable with debt. Some important facts and information for parents and teens. From the Institute of Consumer Financial Education.

Teens & Credit: A Recipe for Disaster
A position paper that discusses why exposing teens to credit card buying is a "recipe for disaster". From the Dollar Stretcher.

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