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Unit Summary

Pupils explore how to look after their money considering the implications of borrowing, how they can keep track of their money, what saving options are available to them and what their rights are as a consumer.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the main payment types and how to budget effectively.

Key Notes

• There are multiple ways to pay, including cash, debit cards, credit cards and digital payments.
• A debit card allows you to spend directly from your bank account, while a credit card lets you repay money later.
• A budget is a plan that helps track income and expenses, making sure spending is controlled and savings are a priority.
• Budgeting means regularly checking and adjusting spending to avoid debt, cover bills and prepare for future costs.
• Successful budgeting involves spending within your means and using different payment methods wisely.

Vocabulary To Learn

• debit: money taken from a bank account and used for payment
• credit: money that can be used for payment but it is borrowed from a lender so interest might be charged
• budget: a plan for how to spend money and track income and expenditure
• budgeting: the process and plan of sticking to a budget

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• You only have to pay the minimum payment each month on a credit card to not pay any interest.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• How can we protect ourselves from fraud? Study Guide
• What are our rights as consumers? Study Guide
• What are the implications of borrowing money? Study Guide
• What is the best way to look after money? Study Guide
• Where can we save money? Study Guide