Tools for Teaching the Arkansas High School Economics with Personal Finance Course
The Arkansas Toolkit equips teachers with ready-to-use lesson guides and resources that are aligned with state standards.
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How Mental Accounting Shapes Our Financial Choices
OVERVIEW
Why does birthday money feel easier to spend than a paycheck? Mental accounting! This new Page One Economics® article uses real-life examples such as gift money, credit card debt, and tax refunds to explore how mental accounting shapes a person’s everyday spending and saving decisions. Print the article.
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