Students learn how the recent hiring slowdown, unemployment, and interest rate cuts could impact their job prospects and financial future. Discover what these economic changes mean for loans, wages, and career planning. In today’s lesson, students will explore the connection between the hiring slowdown and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. They will understand how … Continue reading How the Job Market Slowdown, Unemployment, and Rate Cuts Impact You
Earning Money Lessons
Welcome to our page on earning money! We believe that understanding how to earn and manage money is a crucial skill in financial literacy. Our resources are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of earning money, including exploring different job opportunities, developing job skills, and creating a budget. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or financial educator, our collection of lesson plans, worksheets, and activities will equip you with the tools you need to teach these critical skills and empower students to become financially responsible individuals. From identifying their strengths and interests to negotiating salaries and managing income, our materials will help students develop healthy financial habits and achieve financial success.
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What are Income and Expenses? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Money Management Lesson
Students learn the essentials of managing finances, from understanding income sources to controlling expenses. They discover simple strategies for saving, avoiding debt, and planning for future financial goals. Explore the basics of managing finances with a focus on income, expenses, budgeting, and setting financial goals. Understand different ways to earn money, including passive income from … Continue reading What are Income and Expenses? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Money Management Lesson
What is SNAP? Eligibility and Benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Lesson
Students learn a lesson about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, and its critical role in supporting Americans’ health and financial well-being. This lesson covers the essentials of SNAP, including eligibility requirements, benefits, and the application process. It emphasizes how SNAP helps a diverse group of recipients—from students to … Continue reading What is SNAP? Eligibility and Benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Lesson
What is Social Security? Tax Contributions and Benefits
This lesson teaches students about the basics of Social Security and its role in their future financial planning. It provides a comprehensive overview of how Social Security works, including the impact of payroll tax contributions on future benefits. Students will discover the importance of incorporating Social Security into their retirement strategies and learn how early … Continue reading What is Social Security? Tax Contributions and Benefits
Sports Illustrated Staff Layoff Lesson
Students learn about the Sports Illustrated layoffs and the broader implications for the media and journalism industries. The lesson covers the causes and consequences of these job cuts, including the role of The Arena Group and Authentic Brands Group in SI’s financial struggles. Students delve into the effects of layoffs in print media and sports … Continue reading Sports Illustrated Staff Layoff Lesson
How to Balance Short-Term vs. Long-Term Financial Goals Lesson
A lesson for students on how to balance and prioritize between short-term and long-term financial goals, laying a foundation for a stable and independent financial future. Students learn about setting and prioritizing financial goals through a video lesson. In this video, viewers will delve into the significance of balancing short-term and long-term financial goals to … Continue reading How to Balance Short-Term vs. Long-Term Financial Goals Lesson
How to Set Financial Goals Lesson
A lesson for students on how to build wealth and navigate your financial future by setting solid and achievable goals with our step-by-step guide. Covers everything from prioritizing objectives and creating SMART goals to budgeting and progress tracking. Students learn about shaping their financial futures in this insightful lesson, which underscores the importance of understanding … Continue reading How to Set Financial Goals Lesson
How to Open a Bank Account Lesson
A lesson for students on the essentials of opening their first bank account, whether they’re a student, headed to college, or starting a job. This guide offers insights on choosing the right bank, understanding account types, mastering digital banking, and exploring top financial apps for budgeting and investing. Students learn the essentials of setting up … Continue reading How to Open a Bank Account Lesson
How to Choose a Career Lesson
A lesson on choosing a career. Explores self-reflection, industry research, skill evaluation, mentor guidance, internships, goal-setting, and adaptation strategies. This resource offers you invaluable tools for making informed career decisions, aligning your interests and skills with potential roles, leveraging mentorship, gaining practical experience, and fostering personal growth. Students learn about the fundamental steps in choosing … Continue reading How to Choose a Career Lesson
What’s a Side Hustle and Extra Income Opportunities Lesson
A lesson about what is a side hustle. Students learn about extra income opportunities and how to leverage their skills, passions, and market gaps to generate supplemental income, pay off debts faster, and help secure their financial future. This lesson covers the different types of side hustles, and how they can provide a supplemental income … Continue reading What’s a Side Hustle and Extra Income Opportunities Lesson
