Financial Technology

Why Should You Save & Invest?

Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.

Understanding Bonds

Learn about different types of bonds, and the potential risks and return of investments.

Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5

Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.

Banking Basics

Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.

Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)

Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.

Simple and Compound Interest—Why It Is Great To Save (Lesson 6B)

Explain simple and compound interest and the benefit of saving.

Unlock Your Financial Future

Students work in groups to estimate the answer to questions related to personal finance.

Financial Values and Goals

In this lesson, students learn the importance of financial values and financial goals.

Understanding Cognitive Biases

In this lesson, students learn about cognitive biases and how they can affect decision-making.

Planning For Your Career

Learn about careers options through an interest assessment.

Entrepreneurship: Problem First, Business Second

In this lesson, students examine entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process.

Invest in Yourself

Identify ways to invest in human capital.

What Else is Out There and How Would I Find It?

Students research careers, wages, and required education/training.

Dreams and Plans

Students research and compare potential careers, organize key career information, and use a PACED decision-making grid to select a career based on their personal priorities.

Opportunity Occupations and the Occupational Mobility Explorer

Students learn about skills that employers want, opportunity occupations, and the Occupational Mobility Explorer.

So You Want to Be an Influencer?

Students answer the question of whether or not to explore influencer marketing as a career.