Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Saving and Investing
Explains the Rule of 72 with examples of compound interest and its power to help grow students' money.
Other
Economic Awareness Council: Saving and Investing [Pdf]
Learn the advantages to saving money, some different types of savings plans, and some ways even people with small amounts of money can invest money to fund long-term goals.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Saving and Investing
Learn how to get in the habit of saving for the short and long term while maintaining a comfortable quality of life. Explore the reasons for saving and investing and the difference between the two. Includes a classroom guide.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Lessons: College
Ten financial literacy lesson plans allow college young scholars to build on their skills and cover topics such as budgeting, living on your own, managing credit cards, cars and loans, and saving and investing.
Council for Economic Education
Council for Economic Education: Learning, Earning, and Investing
This course is subtitled "Lessons for a New Generation." It includes twenty-one downloadable lessons with additional activities for each lesson. It covers a wide range of topics from basics such as "Why Save?" and "Invest In Yourself" to...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Climbing the Savings Mountain
Check out this lesson plan to learn how to develop a savings plan that is right for you.
PBS
Pbs: Your Life Your Money
PBS presents an abundance of financial information and helpful tips; real stories from real people on managing your money. Some of the financial challenges include getting out of debt, saving money, insurance, and investments.
Thinkport Education
Maryland Public Television: Sense and Dollars
Engaging, fun tutorials and interactive games related to earning, spending, saving, and budgeting money.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Lessons: Special Needs
Ten customizable financial lessons designed for special needs students.
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California Jump Start: Money Rules 4 Kids
Ten money rules that every high school kid should know, available in both English and Spanish.
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)
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We the Savers: Young Savers
This resource introduces students to the world of money with this online tutorial. Each unit has its' own online quiz. Brave the desert, climb mountains and dodge alligators while you explore everything there is to know about earning,...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Save a Million
Practical skills in finance and economics teach students about saving, budgeting, and retirement. Students can calculate what it takes to become a millionaire based on their age and income.
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Investing in Bonds
This website explores the decision to invest in bonds. Gives clear, easy to understand explanations that are accessible to the beginning investor. Addresses common questions that anyone should ask before investing their money.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Money
An interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Money.
Other
Alliance for Investor Education: Investor's Clearinghous
This site is dedicated to facilitating greater understanding of investing, investments, and the financial markets among current and prospective investors of all ages.
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Rich Kid Smart Kid: Ima's Dream
Animated learning games for students in all grades K-12, teaches them about basic finance, how to save, give and invest.
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Wisconsin Educational Communications Board: Financial Literacy: Teach It!
Students at all grade levels learn about basic finance skills and explore ways to make informed decisions about their financial future.
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Northwestern Mutual: When Will You Be a Millionaire
Calculate when your money will reach one million dollars, depending on which investment option you choose.
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Federal Reserve Education: Core Concept Cards
Using Core Concept Cards is a quick way to reinforce economic and financial literacy concepts. This site offers quite a few ways to use these Core Concept Cards, including games to play with students, and interactive flash cards that...