Grade 9-12
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On-Demand Webinar

Economics of War Series: What Would You Do with $19,000 a Month?

Time: 60 mins,
Presenter: Jeremy Miller
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Objective

In this webinar teachers will:

  • Be able to support students in understanding key financial concepts like budgeting, saving, and financial trade-offs to make informed money management decisions.
  • Help students recognize how unlimited wants and limited resources impact financial decisions, reinforcing the concept of scarcity.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Budgeting/Money Managment

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Description

“What Would You Do with $19,000 a Month?” explores financial literacy through real-world budgeting scenarios. Using the example of high-earning private security contractors, students will learn about budgeting, saving, and financial trade-offs. By comparing different income levels and handling unexpected financial challenges, students gain a deeper understanding of how financial habits impact long-term stability.
Why Attend This Webinar?
  • Enhance Financial Literacy Instruction
  • Learn how to teach budgeting, saving, and economic decision-making through an interactive and relatable lesson.
  • Engage Students with Real-World Scenarios
  • Discover how to use high-income earners and unexpected financial events to make financial literacy relevant and thought-provoking.

 

Resources

Subjects:
Personal Finance,Economics

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