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This lesson uses a Better Money Habits video to explain why creating an emergency fund is important, especially when confronted with unexpected costs.

This lesson uses a Better Money Habits video to discuss a family's regular shopping habits. 

In this lesson students learn decision making skills that will help them become better consumers. As consumers they have a variety of alternatives from which to choose. They learn about the importance of price information in making their decisions. First, students gather information on…

Students look at definitions for the three categories of federal spending and using the internet locate examples of each. They then categorize a list of expenditures as government purchases or transfer payments. Given federal budget data, students analyze the pattern of change that has…

College costs have escalated over the past two decades, and many students are relying on student loans to cover the costs. So it is more important than ever to carefully consider the costs of college, anticipated career income, and how to best finance those college expenses. Students must…

This lesson uses a Better Money Habits video to reinforce budgeting concepts.

Banking should not be confusing. It should be INTERESTing! Most students in the elementary grades would love to know more about checking accounts, ATMs, credit cards and all the ways in which their relatives buy the stuff that they want. This lesson provides the students with information on…

This calculator demonstrates how compounding can affect your savings.

In this economics lesson, students will analyze responses to the COVID-19 crisis to learn about fiscal policy and its limits.

In this economics lesson, students will use a budget plan to make spending decisions.