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Farewell to Junk Fees

Consumer Skills

NO TECH

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Click on the Kahoot icon below to begin the quiz.

Alternatively, you can use this EdPuzzle.

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You’ve completed the exercise, now it’s time to learn

more about the current event:

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Discussion Prompt:

What are some experiences you’ve had purchasing something and later in the payment process you noticed junk fees or extra charges?

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Do you think this is necessary for businesses to charge customers or not? Why?

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Extend Your Learning

Three Relevant Resources from NGPF:

  • Beware of Banking Fees (Lesson)
  • What is the average fee when you overdraw your checking account using your debit

card? (Question of the Day)

  • EdPuzzle: How to Avoid Hidden Fees! (Edpuzzle)

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References:

  • What Are Junk Fees and How Do They Affect You? (US News)
  • What Is a Junk Fee? (Nerdwallet)
  • The hidden cost of junk fees (CFPB)

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