Why Budget?
Learn about how to create a budget plan.
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31-45 min
Learning to Manage Your Money
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students learn about the vocabulary and trade-offs associated with budgeting. First, they watch a video about Budgeting 101. Then, they recommend ways to adjust a budget to meet a particular savings goal. The activity is part of the Keys to Financial Success curriculum and contains a step-by-step procedure for instructors to follow, copies of all handouts and visuals, and a student assessment.
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