Guiding questions: 

  • Why is saving important?
  • What are efficient methods of saving?
  • What is the difference between saving and investing?
  • How do you invest?
  • What are common methods of investing?

Content:

  • Roth IRA
  • Savings accounts vs money market account
  • 401k
  • Stocks
  • Bonds
  • CD

Objective:

  • Purpose of saving/investing
  • Methods of saving/investing

Vocabulary:

  • Depository institution
  • Payroll deduction 
  • Trade-off
  • Liquidity

Activity: 

https://buildyourstax.com/ - investing game

https://www.timeforpayback.com/ - savings? Game

Downloadable Slideshow:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cLjFJhKi3inxla5B44n3hU-63kdz6Tq3Bs7Vsm-wGRE/edit?usp=sharing 

Why save?

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