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Taking the appropriate steps now may help set you up for a better financial situation later.

This lesson teaches students what economists mean when they talk about people who are employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. It discusses the Current Population Survey and asks students to pose as government survey workers to determine the employment status of 10 people give…

In this personal finance lesson, students will learn about short and long term goals in order to be a successful saver. We save money to get things we can’t afford to buy now. Saving for the future requires patience but it can be worth it when we get what we want the most. Succ…

Beef up your savings faster with help from your employer Piggy banks.

This lesson guides students through web sites that examine careers that are typically of interest to 3rd- through 5th-grade students. By completing the steps outlined in the lesson, the students will explore careers and report their findings.

Emergency funds: The basics

Why do people work so hard? Why aren't you just assigned a job that you are interested in and get paid as much as the next guy? This lesson will show you why employers want the best workers that their money can buy!

Learn about the importance of an emergency fund, how much you'll need and how to get started.

In this personal finance activity, students match terms about saving with their definitions.

Savings strategies will provide new ideas for ways to save a little bit more and get closer to your goals.