PFL.SS.10.B
Explain strategies to reduce total cost of borrowing such as making a higher down payment and additional principal payments.
Personal Financial Literacy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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strategiestotal costborrowinghigher down paymentadditional principal payments
Skills
- explain (strategies to reduce the total cost of borrowing) #dok2
- compare (the effects of higher down payments and additional principal payments on borrowing costs) #dok2
- analyze (how payment strategies impact overall cost of loans) #dok3
- apply (strategies to loan scenarios to determine potential cost savings) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify strategies that help reduce the total cost of borrowing. #dok1
- I can explain how a higher down payment affects the total cost of borrowing. #dok2
- I can explain how making additional principal payments affects the total cost of borrowing. #dok2
- I can compare the total cost of loans with and without using cost-saving strategies. #dok2
- I can analyze loan repayment scenarios to determine how different payment strategies impact the total cost. #dok3
- I can apply cost-saving strategies to real-world borrowing examples to calculate potential savings. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Choosing specific repayment strategies can significantly reduce the total cost paid on loans.
- Making informed borrowing choices empowers individuals to save money and build financial stability.
Essential Questions
- What strategies can you use to lower the total cost of a loan or credit purchase?
- How do higher down payments and additional principal payments reduce the amount of interest paid over time?
- Why is it important to consider repayment strategies before taking out a loan?
- How can small changes in your payment plan lead to big savings over the life of a loan?
- In what ways do borrowing decisions impact your long-term financial goals?