1. Teenage Debt
VaLonna French
Public Speaking 2023
Summer Online Class

2. Teens spend an average $103 per
week.

3. 22% of teens ages 12-18 have
their own credit card.

4. June 2000 Student Credit Card Debt Poll

5. 45% of freshman college students enter school with an
average debt of over $3000

6. Common credit card companies

7. Credit Card Companies Target Campuses

8. Solutions to prevent teen debt.
• As parents, educate your children how to save,
budget, and how to use credit.
• Avoid opening new credit cards.
• Save ahead for what you need and want.
• Personal finance class required for graduation
• Educate yourself and lead by example.