NASA
Water Works on a Blue Planet
Keep within a water budget. Learners find out that less than 2.5% of Earth's water is available to drink—and that there is a fixed amount of water. Scholars read an interesting article comparing the available water to a game of Monopoly...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Legendary Coins and Currency
Archived images of coins from a beautiful online exhibition on the history of money.
CNN
Cnn Money: Twitter, Pipe Dream or Next Big Thing?
Twitter has taken the world by storm, even made its name a verb, but are they challenged late in the game to try making money from the service? This article examines this question in depth.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Top Questions Kids Ask About Money & Answers Better Money Habits
How to turn uncomfortable questions into an opportunity to teach kids about money. Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Establish an Emergency Savings Fund Better Money Habits
An emergency fund is an important part of your financial picture. Learn how much you need and how to get started. Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Creating a Budget by Better Money Habits
Design a personal budget in six steps. Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Monetary Policy
Learn about monetary policy, the steps the central bank of a nation can take in order to regulate the nation's money supply.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Terms to Know When You Repay Student Loans by Better Money Habits
Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits. An understanding of terms will help you pay off your student loan: grace period, loan servicer, income-driven repayment, consolidation, deferment, forbearance, deliquency and...
Other
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.: Money Market Securities [Pdf]
Site explains the full range of securities including money market and capital market instruments.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Sending Money Overseas
Learn how to wire money or send cash to someone far away.
CNN
Cnn Money: Does a Recession Loom?
What caused the economic recession of 2001? According to this CNN Money article, a lack of consumer confidence to spend money, poor corporate performace, contraction in the manufacturing and retail sales sectors, and job layoffs.
Other
Bank of America: 8 Simple Ways to Save Money
This site discusses eight way to save money including recording spending, saving for a goal, making a budget, plan on saving, choose something to save for, and pick the right tools.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Your 401(k): 10 Things to Find Out by Better Money Habits
Starting a new full-time job? If your company offers you a 401(k) plan, you may have decisions to make. If you don't know the answers to these 10 key questions, check your plan documents or ask your HR representative or plan...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Easy Tips to Save Money Every Day
Saving starts with just a few simple changes to your spending. Learn how to save money on your everyday expenses, like groceries, transportation and entertainment. [3:50]
CNN
Cnn Money: Economy in the Balance
What impact did the September 11, 2001 attacks have on the economy of the US and the global economy? This CNN Money article, written the day after the attack, assesses the already fragile condition of the US economy and speculates what...
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Saving Money When You Shop
Learn how to save money when you shop. Tips for using coupons and how to find a good deal.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Salary Negotiation: Get Paid What You're Worth Better Money Habits
Negotiating salary can be intimidating, especially if you're just getting started in your career. Learn the basic do's and don'ts of salary negotiation to set yourself up for success. This content is brought to you by our partner, Better...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Your Guide to Key Tax Terms by Better Money Habits
Knowing tax vocabulary can make filling out the paperwork less intimidating when it's time to file. This content is brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Money Market
A money market account is both a savings account and an investment vehicle. Learn about the two types of money market accounts- deposit accounts (MMDA) and mutual funds (MMMF)
New York University
Nyu Stern: Europe's Single Currency Ready or Not
An Economist Magazine article from 1998 about the introduction of the Euro as the new currency in the European Union. This article predicts the effect the euro will have on the EU.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Bonds
Bonds are a common form of investment issued by governments or corporations as a way to raise money. Learn the different types and how they differ from stocks.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is an Apr by Better Money Habits
You may have seen the term APR, or annual percentage rate, used in reference to everything from mortgages and auto loans to credit cards. In this piece, we look at credit card APRs which you've probably seen listed on your monthly...
A&E Television
History.com: These Vintage Hot Wheels Toys Are Worth Thousands of Dollars
How does a mass-produced die-cast toy car that originally sold for less than a dollar -- and fits in a small child's hand -- become a valued collectible trading for hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars? Five of the most valuable and...
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 3 10 14:' Bitcoin Creator' Denies Involvement
Learn about the digital currency called Bitcoin, and why the man that many now believe to be the inventor of this technology denies any involvement. Includes video.