Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
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1 Hour+
Put It in the Bank
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will compare two savings plans: stuffing a mattress with money and using a bank. After identifying the disadvantages of these methods, students will learn about four types of accounts offered by banks.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Get Into Stocks
Learn about the process by which companies become publicly owned and traded by issuing stock.
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
Who Buys Meme Stocks?
Understand what changes the price of a stock.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Show the two ways that investments can earn a return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Managing Risk—Time and Diversification (Lesson 8A)
Introduce investment risk.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
The Balance Sheet
Distinguish between wealth-building assets and depreciating assets.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Developing a Budget
Practice using SMART goals and marginal decision making.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Owning Versus Renting
Students will compare owning to renting a place to live.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
The Role of Financial Markets
Learn how the financial system creates a place to match savers with investors.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Bonds, Stocks and Mutual Funds
Learn about the different types of investments.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Risk and Return
Understand the relationship between risk and return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Understanding Credit Reports & Scores
Understand the components of a credit score.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Cost of Credit
Explore the connection between credit and debt.
