Greenhaven Editor

Debt Greenhaven Editor

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-123) and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. How Should Teens Manage Debt? -- 1. The Government Should Help Young People Avoid Debt / Liz Pulliam Weston -- 2. Parents Can Do a Better Job of Teaching Their Kids About Money / Sheryl Nance-Nash -- 3. Teens Should Be Given Credit Cards at Age Sixteen / Roger Fortuna, Katie Escherich -- 4. Debit Cards or Prepaid Cards Are a Better Alternative than Credit Cards for Teens / Nancy Trejos -- 5. Editorial: Higher Education Is Not a Bubble: The Stanford Daily -- 6. Borrowing for College Is No Longer a Good Investment / Alan Nasser, Kelly Norman -- 7. Student Loans Should Be Eligible for Discharge Through Bankruptcy / Jennifer Epstein -- 8. Student Loans Should Not Be Eligible for Discharge Through Bankruptcy / Alfred Edmond Jr. -- Chapter 2. What Are the Best Ways to Manage Consumer Debt? -- 1. The Credit Card Reform Act Has Been Effective / Jennifer Liberto -- 2. The Credit Card Reform Act Has Limitations / Tony Mecia -- 3. The Government Should Place Restrictions on Payday Loans / Ray Fisman -- 4. Restricting Payday Loans Can Hurt Consumers / Todd Zywicki, Astrid Arca -- Chapter 3. Who Should Be Responsible for Paying Off Debt? -- 1. The US Government Must Raise the Debt Ceiling / William Gale -- 2. The US Government Should Not Raise the Debt Ceiling / Dewy Murdock -- 3. Parents Should Be Cautious in Paying Off Their Children's Debts / Sarah Angle -- 4. Son, Can You Spare a Signature? Kids Co-Sign for Credit Strapped Parents / Lyneka Little -- Facts About Debt -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; IIOVP: Debt explores how teens should manage debt, including whether they should have access to credit cards; debates the best methods for managing consumer debt; and who should be responsible for paying off debt (government bailouts, parents bailing kids; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t Contributor Bio:  Greenhaven Editor B01Contributor Bio:  Fisanick, Christina B01