Impress upon your young adults the importance of saving and investing, and give them a foundational vocabulary from which they can continue to build their financial literacy. This lesson plan covers short- and long-term budget goals,...

Pupils explore the concept of a Ponzi Scheme. In this economics lesson, students invest in a product called Thin-Cups. Pupils invest money in this product over the course of a couple weeks. Students discover how a Ponzi Scheme works over...

Learn the difference between saving money and investing money, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. Kids review banking and personal finance terms before studying the different ways that people can reach their financial...

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.