Paying Taxes
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Get an Education, Even if it Means Borrowing
OVERVIEW
In this reading assignment, learn about the benefits and costs of student loans. Postsecondary education is expensive, but it is probably the best investment you will ever make. You can save, and you can apply for scholarships. But if you come up short, don’t discount the benefits of student loans. Print the article.
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Identify the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
VIDEO Q&A
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College Choice 101: Choosing the Right College for You
Develop a framework for making decisions about college.
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Demonstrate what it means to be an entrepreneur.
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Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
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Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
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Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
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Explain the time value of money.
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Introduce crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.
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