Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Why Are We So Impatient? A Look into Money and Delayed Gratification
OVERVIEW
This reading assignment looks at the psychological forces of delayed gratification and self-control, which help us work toward the future benefits of saving money. We are not as emotionally tied to the future as we are to the present and getting excited about saving for the future can be hard. Print the article.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)
Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.
VIDEO Q&A
16-30 MIN
Understanding Bonds
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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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