Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
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Lessons & Activities
31-45 min
Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
OVERVIEW
Students are shown the two ways that investments can earn a return and then calculate the annual rate of return, the real rate of return, and the expected rate of return on various assets.
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Tax Refund Fees
This video assignment assignment examines offers by tax preparers to get your refund faster than normal.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Stock Market Strategies: Are You an Active or Passive Investor
Explain the efficient market hypothesis.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Cash the Check and Track the Dough
Learn about checking accounts, savings accounts, and check-cashing services
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Fees, Fees and More Fees: It all Adds Up
Weigh the benefits and costs of rent-to-own and “buy here, pay here” options.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Making Personal Finance Decisions Curriculum
Teach valuable personal finance lessons grounded in economic theory.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Wealth Game—Factors for Success (Lesson 1A)
After playing a game simulating wealth creation, students reflect on determinants of wealth: natural abilities, effort, motivation, and luck.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making Choices and Identifying Costs (Lesson 1B)
Introduce the PACED decisionmaking model.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Inventory Game—Net Worth and Cash Flow (Lesson 2A)
Learn about net worth, cash flow, and the relationship between them.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Investing in Yourself (Lesson 3A)
Demonstrate the importance of human capital.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Entrepreneurship—Working for Yourself (Lesson 3B)
Learn about common traits of entrepreneurs.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
What Are Taxes For? (Lesson 4A)
Explain why the government provides some goods and services.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Understanding Taxes (Lesson 4B)
Learn about factors that make various taxes different.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making a Budget—It Is All Spending! (Lesson 5A)
Discover that all elements of a budget are essentially spending on goods and services.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Budget Trade-Offs—A Penny Here and a Penny There (Lesson 5B)
Illustrate that budgeting is really an allocation problem.
