Beginning Balance: Financial Literacy (Credit Scores)
A credit score is a numerical expression based on a level analysis of a person's credit files and represents the creditworthiness of an individual. It is primarily based on a credit report, which is information typically sourced from credit bureaus. Part of the "Beginning Balance: Financial Literacy" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Business, Education
- Subtopic: Consumer Education, Finance and Banking, General Education
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
- Series: Beginning Balance: Financial Literacy
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