Banks & Interest
Illustrate factors to consider when selecting a bank.
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Fast Cash and Payday Loans
OVERVIEW
Payday loans provide fast cash to cover emergency situations or expenses. In this reading activity, take a look at the structure and fees that make payday loans convenient, but also costly. Print the article.
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making Choices and Identifying Costs (Lesson 1B)
Introduce the PACED decisionmaking model.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Your Budget Plan | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 4
Analyze effective budgeting behaviors.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Tax Refund Fees
This video assignment assignment examines offers by tax preparers to get your refund faster than normal.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making a Budget—It Is All Spending! (Lesson 5A)
Discover that all elements of a budget are essentially spending on goods and services.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Spending Decision—Colas and Hot Dogs (Lesson 7A)
Introduce decision-making through a simulation.
