TEKS: Chapter 113. Social Studies See All Teacher Resources

113.49.c.4

(4) Earning and spending. The student critically evaluates consumption decisions. The student is expected to:

• (A) analyze costs and benefits of owning versus renting housing;
• (B) analyze costs and benefits of owning versus leasing a vehicle;
• (C) compare total costs of alternative methods of payment such as rent-to-own, store credit, installment agreements, cash, bank credit card, and debit card; and
• (D) apply strategies for making informed decisions about purchasing consumer goods such as comparing prices per unit, looking for sales or promotions, and negotiating price.