© Gina Gray & Maureen O'Brien 2006

This e-book from the Money-Wise Teens series shows you how to manage debt and avoid others ‘owning’ you when borrowing for something as small as a mobile phone to major purchases like a home or car. Debt is unavoidable in our society and there's nothing wrong with it … when you learn how to manage it. Find out about borrowing options, avoiding pitfalls of borrowing and keys to being able to pay back what you borrow.

Includes information, assessments and activities on options for borrowing money, finding a reputable finance lender, getting out of debt faster, managing credit, avoiding the loan sharks, real life examples, fact files, financial health tips, the 2 safest money principles to remember, terms and jargon explained, complementary resources and links.

(31 pgs; PDF 933kb; ISBN 0-9775117-1-5)

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