TAKING CHARGE ECONOMIC FUTUREECO110085VA016-1212-001 DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM: WEEK 5 DISCUSSION THREAD: CHECKING ACCOUNTS AND CREDIT Taking Charge Economic Future (ECO110085VA016-1212-001) Getting Started Course Info Help from CC Announcements Gradebook WileyPlus Strayer Writing Standards My Awards Your Course Course Home Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Help/Resources Media Gallery Select:AllNone Message Actions Expand All Collapse All 3Post(s) in this Thread 2Unread 0Unread Replies to Me Many consumers use checking accounts and credit, often in the form of credit cards. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a checking account? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a credit card? What are some strategies you could use to manage credit cards to avoid paying high-interest rates and fees? How can planning to manage your accounts lead you to be more productive and better equipped to reflect on your financial priorities