New ReviewHow much does it cost to live the life your dream life? Scholars explore the pitfalls of personal finance through planning, discussion, and research. The first lesson in a five-part series tasks individuals with determining an...

New ReviewA new car sounds enticing, but it's actually a horrible investment. Future consumers learn how quickly new cars depreciate in value (10 percent as you drive it off the lot). An informative video from the Two Cent series also lists some...

New ReviewDoes your significant other have financial secrets? An informative video from the Two Cent series describes how and why to discuss financial goals with partners in a long-term relationship. It provides a list of five questions that...

New ReviewDon't get snowed under by all your debts. An enlightening video from the Two Cent series discusses how to effectively pay off debt. Rather than the avalanche approach, in which people pay off debts with the highest interest first, the...

New ReviewYou always want to get your money's worth; this is true for colleges, too. Prospective collegians watch an instructive video from the Two Cent series that compares college costs and future earnings. It shows how different degrees and...

Introductory offers and teaser rates make buying with credit seem like a great idea. Scholars learn to interpret and understand these deals and their long-term implications. They figure the overall cost when paying only the minimum...

Develop a moving budget that keeps on moving. Learners investigate the items needed to move into a dorm. They develop a budget to purchase those items, as well as create one for personal living expenses while at college.

Build a guide for Investing 101. Pupils research the stock market and pick a company or companies to invest $25,000. They follow their investments and keep track of profits and losses. Using what they have learned, individuals create a...

Will there be any money left over? Given occupations and a salary, roommates determine their monthly expenses to live together in an apartment. They calculate their take-home salaries and total monthly expenses to find out the amount of...

Take a reality check on personal finance decisions. Pupils select a career and research what they can expect to earn and calculate the take-home pay. Using a mortgage calculator, learners determine how much it will cost to purchase a...

Ratios tell the story of financial stability and success. Individuals use Internet sites to investigate ratios in finance. Throughout the activity, they take assets, liabilities, sales, costs, inventory, and expenses into consideration.

Does Bob make enough to live on his own? Given a hypothetical scenario, pupils determine whether Bob should continue to live at home, share an apartment, or live on his own. They determine Bob's take-home salary and build a budget for...

What makes an item change price over time? Inflation is the obvious answer, but it's not always the correct explanation. High schoolers watch a short, illustrative video about inflation and other causes of price change, as well as the...

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but economic security can certainly contribute to overall happiness. A video from Crash Course economics presents the ways happiness can and cannot be quantified, including the value of intrinsic...

How is the Federal Reserve like your body's circulatory system? A short video explains the ways the Fed keeps money moving through the economy much like blood passes through veins and arteries. Focusing on retail payments, the video...

Based on your current level of human capital, how long would it take you to earn $1,000,000? What about your potential human capital? Learners explore the importance of education and experience when entering the workforce, and compare...

The members of your economics class may be busy earning graduation credits, but the credit they should be concerned about is their financial credit. The third lesson in a unit about Hurricane Katrina and other events that can result in...

Don't wait for a crisis to get your finances together. An economics lesson demonstrates the importance of understanding crucial documents, banking basics, and financial tools with the focus on Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and its effects.

Most families have an emergency kit in their home with flashlights, water, and extra food. But what happens to your money when disaster strikes? An economics lesson focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 demonstrates the...

Looking for a way to assess pupils' personal financial literacy? A 100-question, multiple-choice exam provides a good understanding of what class members already know and need to know about personal finance. 

A lesson plan in personal finance can be the most valuable part of a high school education. Connect the basics of banking with informational reading skills in a lesson plan that prompts teenagers to answer a series of questions based on...

Kick off an engaging review on personal finance with an online football game. Financial Football incorporates both football strategies and economic knowledge in an interactive format, allowing future CFOs to answer a variety of questions...

Learners won't fumble their knowledge of personal finance after an engaging game of Financial Football! As they choose their favorite teams and desired plays, young economists demonstrate their financial literacy with a question ranging...