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
16-30 MIN
Understanding Bonds
Learn about different types of bonds, and the potential risks and return of investments.
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
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)
Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Simple and Compound Interest—Why It Is Great To Save (Lesson 6B)
Explain simple and compound interest and the benefit of saving.
