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16-30 min
Personal Finance

Why Should You Save & Invest?

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In this activity, students will learn about different savings and investment options such as savings account, money market account, certificate of deposit (CD), US Treasury security, mutual fund, and stock. They will learn there is a trade-off between risk and return when choosing saving and investment options.

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