Use Charge It! to teach your students "secrets" that credit card issuers might prefer stay hidden. Show your students how to select the best credit card to match their spending habits. Show how marketing gimmicks such as teaser rates and instant cash "checks" can be expensive traps. Show how to use a credit card responsibly and understand its hidden costs.

Teach how to read a credit card statement, how to protect your consumer rights, how to avoid credit card theft, and how to resolve billing disputes. Learn in what ways a credit card can be safer than checks or cash.