What to expect as the Federal Reserve (the central bank of the United States) increases interest rates. How it impacts your budget, and your money. Understand why the Federal Reserve is increasing rates, so we all will see our borrowing costs potentially rise. Here are some ways that rate hikes could affect you, your money, … Continue reading What Interest Rate Increases Mean for You
What is money? Economists differentiate among several different types. Learn about the four main types of money including commodity money, representative money, fiat money, and bank money. Also learn why intrinsic value is important for understanding the types of money. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the basic economic concepts of … Continue reading Types of Money | Commodity, Representative, Fiat, and Bank Money
Learn what is money and what are its four main functions. Money serves all these functions: it is a medium for exchange, store of value, unit of account, and standard for deferred payments. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the basic economic concepts of Money Barter Inflation PROCEDURE Hand out the … Continue reading Main Functions of Money
A dog goes shopping for dog food at Costco. A fun class or lesson starter for the YouTube and TikTok generation on the importance of spending money wisely. When shopping for groceries, we often spend more than necessary and buy more groceries than we can eat, and lose track of what we actually bought. A … Continue reading Mittens Shops at Costco | Spending and Budgeting
With all the uncertainty in the world, including pandemics, invasions, wars, and natural disasters, it reminds us we all need to plan so we are financially prepared. There are many situations in which you need to be financially prepared, including hurricanes, house fires, floods, pandemics, and more. Proper planning, including saving emergency money with a … Continue reading How to Prepare your Finances for an Emergency or Disaster
Why are prices going up for food, gas, and housing? Why are prices rising and who is it hurting? Why is everything so expensive? What is causing inflation, and when will inflation end? CONCEPTS Use this video on the topic to discuss the financial economic concepts of Inflation Supply and Demand Consumer Price Index Federal … Continue reading What is causing Inflation? When will it end?
The first step towards filing your tax return is to gather all the documents that you will need. Here, students learn what documents, paperwork, and receipts are needed to file your income tax return. It is a checklist of documents for completing IRS form 1040 Income tax. Learn to prepare and organize your tax documents, … Continue reading Getting Ready for Taxes: Documents you Need
A dog goes to the Super Bowl. A fun class or lesson starter for the YouTube and TikTok generation. Discuss with students if price discounts are really a good deal, or just a pricing trick? CONCEPTS Use this video on the topic to discuss the money concepts of Needs and wants Understanding discounts Making impulsive … Continue reading Spending Money Wisely: Dog goes to Super Bowl
A dog orders a MrBeast chocolate bar. Did he win the golden ticket? Here is a fun class or lesson starter for the TikTok or YouTube generation of students on the topics of impulse buying, money and spending. BACKGROUND MrBeast is a popular YouTube celebrity your students are likely familiar with. He recently has started … Continue reading Impulse Buying? Dog Orders Chocolate Bar
LESSON DESCRIPTION Students assess their own financial management skills by taking the money management self-assessment. This assessment will help students identify their current knowledge or money management as well as areas that need instruction regarding money and finances. Money management is how you manage all aspects of your finances. This includes setting goals for the … Continue reading Financial Management Skills Assessment
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