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To explore the concept that people invest in themselves through education, the students work in two groups and participate in a game that highlights the importance of human capital.

Use common sense, and, as the saying goes, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This sums up the concept of diversification.

Life is full of risks and rewards. The key is finding a balance. Asset allocation can help.

The first part of this lesson introduces students to the terms human capital, occupation, salary, and wages. Part two of this lesson provides the students an opportunity to compare selected careers including median salary and education statistics. The final part of this lesson provi…

What better way to address Common Core standards in Reading Informational Text than by meeting a gentleman that changed the world of technology!

One of the most important financial decisions people make is whether to go to college. The price tag of a college education is rising, but so are the benefits. In this lesson, students will begin by learning the relationship between level of education and the average unemployment rate; and l…

In this math lesson, students will examine and calculate interest on loans and investments.

The students work in small groups that represent households. Each household answers questions about stocks and stock markets. For each correct answer, a household earns shares of stock. At the end of the game, the groups that answered all questions correctly receive a certificate good for…

A balance sheet shows the assets, liabilities, and net worth for a business on a given day. This business document is one of the major documents used in evaluating a business. Students will learn the components of a balance sheet by working through many problems to strengthen their understanding.

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?