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This note from one of our behavioral economics authors, William Bosshardt, Florida Atlantic University, explains how these behavioral economics lessons are linked together and where they can be used in the high school curriculum.

are after-school events for elementary school students and their parents/caregivers that teach basic money management skills. The Council For Economic Education and Hands on Banking hold events throughout America, but you can use the FREE resources below to run your own!

Understanding the concept of opportunity cost is critical for good decision making. The ability to identify the opportunity cost—the highest valued alternative that must be given up when another option is chosen—helps people to assess their alternatives.

This lesson uses a Better Money Habits video to help students better understand the process of finding a place to live.

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

In this lesson, students learn several basic steps to help them understand the importance of saving to meet future personal financial goals.

Using a Better Money Habits video, this lesson introduces students to the advantages and disadvantages of using debit cards and credit cards.

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

In this personal finance lesson, students will research mobile apps for financial decision making.

Friday the 13th was your lucky day. You won the lottery! The lottery officials have given you a choice. You can either receive the $10 million now in one lump sum, or you can receive $1 million a year for the next 20 years. Now what do you do?