The formation of the Second Bank of the United States and its actions were a prelude to the very important Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v. Maryland. Read about the issues that were debated and the unanimous decision handed down by...

President Herbert Hoover spent his life in public service, and was a very intelligent man, but he was not able to see the problems caused by the Great Depression. Read about his comments and presidential actions in dealing with this...

This is a lesson geared towards elementary level students. Using the book Four Dollars and Fifty Cents by Eric Kimmel, the teacher instructs students about the terms creditor, debtor, collateral, credit, and credit report. Lesson...

The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides a brief account of the life of William P. Fessenden, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury from 1864 to 1865.

Imagine winning a multi-million dollar lottery tomorrow. If you're like many of us, you'd be ecstatic, unable to believe your good luck. But would that joy still be there a few years later? Raj Raghunathan describes a phenomenon called...

The first step in the financial aid process is the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" or "FAFSA". The FAFSA can seem like a very confusing application to complete, but this video lesson will take you through everything you need...

Tracks the money that terrorists use to perform their activities, and predicts how they may launder their money. Discusses what different countries are doing to follow the money trail.

These visual, easy-to-grasp lessons in world economics and consumerism features lessons and related videos in which students experience first-hand the economic dilemmas faced by other countries and are asked to examine their own values...

"Credit cards are not free money." Just how do credit cards work? This site provides a activity in which students investigate the lure of credit card companies, the pitfalls of credit debt, and the impact of credit debt on our society....

Explore PBS's "On The Money," program for teens to investigate teens & money, budgeting, bank accounts, credit cards, calculators, and moneymaking ideas.

This Federal Government website provides consumers with many resources and much information to help them to manage their money better. Topics include budgeting, taxes, saving, investing, retirement planning, credit, and checking...

A general explanation of the Joint Committee on Taxation is contained on this website. The members of the committee are listed by name and state. The site aslo describes the responsibilities of this committee.

This site describes all currency used by the Confederacy. Use the Table of Contents to find descriptions as well as history of the currency. On this page you can also access information about Confederate coins, flags, stamps, and bonds.

Debt and equity capital are discussed at this site. Topics such as why the company requires capital to what stage of growth the company is in are covered.

An explanation of the role speculation in both mining and railroads played in the financial panic of 1893. An interesting article from the University of Nevada.

Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.

Homefires.com takes a look at the estimated costs to establish and maintain a homeschool.

Homefires.com takes a look at the estimated costs to establish and maintain a homeschool.

The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...

The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...

Website helps students learn about money management and making sound financial decisions. Students can take this quiz designed for teens to find out if they have what it takes to own their own business.

Bring Home the Bacon is an exciting interactive way to learn the concept of supply and demand. More demand, more customers, but don't get too carried away because upgrading your investments might be worth the wait!

Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.

This site covers information pertaining to small businesses and the SEC. Learn about various topics including how to make a small business go public.