Understanding Bonds
Learn about different types of bonds, and the potential risks and return of investments.
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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.
Understanding Bonds
Learn about different types of bonds, and the potential risks and return of investments.
Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)
Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.
Why Are We So Impatient? A Look into Money and Delayed Gratification
Look at the psychological forces of delayed gratification.
Simple and Compound Interest—Why It Is Great To Save (Lesson 6B)
Explain simple and compound interest and the benefit of saving.
Put It in the Bank
Compare different ways of saving money.
Building Human Capital | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 1
Identify the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
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.
Checking and Savings Accounts | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 3
Discover the differences between checking and savings accounts.
Your Budget Plan | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 4
Analyze effective budgeting behaviors.
Credit Reports | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 6
Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
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.
Loans and Payday Loans: What’s the Cost? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 8
Learn how to calculate APR.
What Is the Cost of Choosing to Rent-to-Own? | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 9
Review the elements of a contract.
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