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Young spenders take a look at the best ways to save and spend money. This type of financial education is lacking in schools, so implementing this lesson would be of great value to your students. Things like bank checking account fees, amounts of interest on savings accounts, fees associated with credit cards, and the "cheapest" way to make purchases are all explored. Some excellent activities and worksheets are embedded in this fine plan.

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saving money, budgeting

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financial education, saving money, bank accounts, math
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Grade
7th - 12th
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Math
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Duration
3 days
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