College Choice 101: Choosing the Right College for You
Develop a framework for making decisions about college.
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Modules
16-30 min
W Is for Wages, W4 and W2 | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 2
OVERVIEW
This interactive assignment compares gross to net pay, what FICA and federal income taxes are, and how to understand a W-2 and W-4 forms.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Paying Taxes
Feature the different types of taxes people pay.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Net Price
Explore the importance of using net price to compare schools.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Your Social Security Number: The 9-Digit Evolution
Look at the history of social security.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Entrepreneurs
Demonstrate what it means to be an entrepreneur.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Evaluating Careers
This activity uses a decisionmaking chart to research career options.
More in This Series
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Building Human Capital | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 1
Identify the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Your Budget Plan | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 4
Analyze effective budgeting behaviors.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Credit Reports | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 6
Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Creditors' Criteria and Borrowers' Rights and Responsibilities | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 7
Introduce the criteria for how loans are made and what rights borrowers have.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Loans and Payday Loans: What’s the Cost? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 8
Learn how to calculate APR.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
What Is the Cost of Choosing to Rent-to-Own? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 9
Review the elements of a contract.
