Understanding Bonds
Learn about different types of bonds, and the potential risks and return of investments.
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Modules
16-30 min
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
OVERVIEW
This interactive module defines the "rule of 72" and applies it to both investment and debt strategies. Students learn that there is a relationship between the level of risk for an investment and the potential reward or return on that investment.
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VIDEO Q&A
16-30 MIN
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)
Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
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.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Put It in the Bank
Compare different ways of saving money.
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MODULES
16-30 MIN
Building Human Capital | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 1
Identify the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
W Is for Wages, W4 and W2 | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 2
Compare different pay and tax types, and how to understand a W-2 and W-4 forms.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Your Budget Plan | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 4
Analyze effective budgeting behaviors.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Credit Reports | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 6
Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Creditors' Criteria and Borrowers' Rights and Responsibilities | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 7
Introduce the criteria for how loans are made and what rights borrowers have.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Loans and Payday Loans: What’s the Cost? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 8
Learn how to calculate APR.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
What is the Cost of Choosing to Rent-to-Own? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 9
Review the elements of a contract.
