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Is Insurance Worth Buying? (Lesson 10B)

Is Insurance Worth Buying? (Lesson 10B)

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In this lesson, students learn about insurance options and possible risks. They play a game where they first choose levels of insurance coverage and then face random events.

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Making Choices and Identifying Costs (Lesson 1B)

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The Inventory Game—Net Worth and Cash Flow (Lesson 2A)

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Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)

Students are shown the two ways that investments can earn a return.

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What Are Taxes For? (Lesson 4A)

Students learn why it is necessary for the government to provide some goods and services.

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Understanding Taxes (Lesson 4B)

Students learn about factors that make various taxes different.

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Making a Budget—It Is All Spending! (Lesson 5A)

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