Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Stock Market Strategies: Are You an Active or Passive Investor
OVERVIEW
This reading assessment explains the efficient market hypothesis and how it might influence your investment decisions in the stock market including active to passive mutual funds. Print the article.
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Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
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0-15 MIN
Understanding Capital Markets
Define stocks, bonds, and capital markets.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Managing Risk—Time and Diversification (Lesson 8A)
Introduce investment risk.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Evaluating Investment Options (Lesson 8B)
Students use the PACED decisionmaking model to investigate the trade-offs involved in choosing an investment.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Put It in the Bank
Compare different ways of saving money.
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READING Q&A
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A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
READING Q&A
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Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
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Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
READING Q&A
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Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
Discover the differences of how people view Bitcoin.
READING Q&A
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Does International Trade Create Winners and Losers?
Provide an overview of the basics of trade.
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Get an Education, Even if it Means Borrowing
Learn about the benefits and costs of student loans.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Is College Still Worth the High Price?
Declining college enrollment raises doubts about its value for high school graduates.
READING Q&A
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Money & Missed Opportunities
Learn about the risks of ignoring unseen costs.
READING Q&A
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Learn about the risks of ignoring unseen costs.
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Retirement Account Basics
Explore the most common retirement savings plans.
