College Choice 101: Choosing the Right College for You
Develop a framework for making decisions about college.
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In this interactive module, students learn what a payday loan is and the high cost involved in using such a loan. They calculate an annual percentage rate (APR) on a short-term loan and see why comparing loans using APR is more informative than simply by comparing interest rates.
College Choice 101: Choosing the Right College for You
Develop a framework for making decisions about college.
Why is Good Credit Important?
Learn about the importance of your credit history.
The Car Deal Package
Evaluate the decisions students make when purchasing a car.
Katrina's Classroom
Katrina's Classroom: Teaching Money Skills for Life is a four-part curriculum unit designed for personal finance-related high school classrooms.
Buy Now, Pay Later: A Credit Alternative
Learn how the alternative credit option known as “buy now, pay later” works.
Bankruptcy Basics
Learn about the two types of bankruptcies used by consumers: Chapter 7 and 13.
Building Human Capital | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 1
Identify the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
W Is for Wages, W4 and W2 | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 2
Compare different pay and tax types, and how to understand a W-2 and W-4 forms.
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
Your Budget Plan | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 4
Analyze effective budgeting behaviors.
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.
Credit Reports | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 6
Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
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.
What Is the Cost of Choosing to Rent-to-Own? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 9
Review the elements of a contract.
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