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
Who Buys Meme Stocks?
OVERVIEW
This reading assignment shows how the demand for meme stocks differs from the demand for traditional stocks and how changes in financial technology have allowed new investors to enter and affect the stock market. Students also review foundational concepts such as how supply and demand affect a stock and its price. Print the article.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Understanding Capital Markets
Define stocks, bonds, and capital markets.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
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.
