Students will learn about how different investment strategies varies by individual needs.
Teaching Objectives:
- Determine how various saving and investment strategies vary with individual needs and circumstances.
- Evaluate the impact of inflation on future earnings,saving, and investments.
- Identify the different types of saving and investment products required to meet their financial goals.
Standard 5: The student will analyze the costs and benefits of saving and investing.
Suggested Grade Level
6th – 12th Grade
Lesson Excerpt:
Even though most people have a savings and investment strategy, those strategies vary from situation to situation, and from person to person. An individual’s circumstances, goals, risk tolerance, income, and other factors play a big role in establishing a personal investment strategy. Understanding the reasons why people save and invest in different ways can help you make your own personal decisions.
