Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Money Hungry: Earning, Spending, Saving
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, high school students will consider ways to earn money, understand how it is spent, and identify the benefits of saving money for the future.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Getting Real About Interest Rates Video
This video explores the effect of inflation on purchasing power and the distinction between real and nominal interest rates.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
When the Unexpected Happens, Be Ready with an Emergency Fund
Learn how to start building an emergency fund and how much to save, in this Page One Economics article.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Savvy Savers
Calculate compound interest to identify the benefits of saving in interest-bearing accounts.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Postsecondary Education Expenses
Analyze spending habits to help save for education expenses.
