Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
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Lessons & Activities
1 Hour+
The Role of Financial Markets
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will learn how the financial system creates a place to match savers with investors and the role financial institutions play in facilitating savings and investment transactions. Students will also learn the importance of creating an emergency savings plan before embarking on an investment strategy.
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Define stocks, bonds, and capital markets.
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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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Managing Risk—Time and Diversification (Lesson 8A)
Introduce investment risk.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Evaluating Investment Options (Lesson 8B)
Students use the PACED decisionmaking model to investigate the trade-offs involved in choosing an investment.
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The Balance Sheet
Distinguish between wealth-building assets and depreciating assets.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Developing a Budget
Practice using SMART goals and marginal decision making.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Put It in the Bank
Compare different ways of saving money.
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1 HOUR+
Owning Versus Renting
Students will compare owning to renting a place to live.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Bonds, Stocks and Mutual Funds
Learn about the different types of investments.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Risk and Return
Understand the relationship between risk and return.
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1 HOUR+
Understanding Credit Reports & Scores
Understand the components of a credit score.
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Explore the connection between credit and debt.
