Resources aligned with the “Investing” standard from the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.
Investing puts your money into assets that can grow over time to fund big goals like a home, education, or retirement. Investing steadily and reinvesting your returns builds wealth, and spreading money across different choices helps manage the higher risk that comes with higher potential returns.
Infographic: Trump Account Explained – When is it Really a Good Deal? Trump Accounts Explained The government is giving your child a free $1,000 through the Trump Account – but if you plan to use it for college, you could cost your child $5,000! I passed the CFP® exam at 16 and have helped millions …
YouTubers Keep Giving Bad Money Advice YouTubers keep telling you to invest in real estate, crypto, and their favorite stocks – but that advice is actually making your financial situation worse, not better. Having millions of followers doesn’t necessarily mean they know how to build wealth. And the strategies that made them richer could actively …
Infographic: One Investing Mistake Almost Everyone Makes – The Order of Investing Where to Invest First: 401k vs Roth IRA vs Everything Else Imagine making all the right investments, but still missing out on over a million dollars by retirement! While studying for the CFP® exam, I found the exact sequence professional financial planners reveal …
Infographic: Are You Walking Away From Your Employer’s Free Money? 401k Employer Match Explained (And the Traps to Avoid) Imagine your employer gives you $256,000 in free money, and you lose every single penny without doing anything wrong. All because you missed this one thing buried in the fine print that gives your employer the …
There’s no shortage of investing advice online: Buy index funds, invest early, stay consistent. But very few people talk about when each financial decision should come first. Getting the sequence right can be just as important as choosing the right investments. Here, I share a practical roadmap inspired by concepts I learned while preparing for …
Infographic: Investing for Beginners – How Investing Really Works Investing Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Wealth Building Most investing content throws you straight into stock picking, day trading, and P/E ratios, and assumes you already know what all of it means. If it has always felt confusing, let’s fix that. I passed the CFP® exam …
Part 1: What is a Treasury Note, How T-Notes Work, Why are T-Notes Important Part 2: Pros & Cons of Investing in Treasury Notes, Should You Invest in T-Notes Introduction to Treasury Notes for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of treasury notes in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It …
Part 1: What is a T-Bill, How it Works Part 2: Pros and Cons of T-Bills, Should You Invest in a Treasury Bill Introduction to Treasury Bills for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of a treasury bill in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids …
Part 1: What is Crypto, How Cryptocurrencies Work, How to Use Crypto Part 2: Pros & Cons of Crypto Investment, Should You Invest in Cryptocurrencies Introduction to Cryptocurrency & Crypto Investing for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of a cryptocurrency in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be …
Part 1: What are TIPS, How TIPS Work & Protect Against Inflation, Detailed Example, How to Buy & Sell TIPS Part 2: Pros and Cons of Investing in TIPS, Who Should Invest in TIPS Introduction to TIPS for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of TIPS in a simple, concise way for kids …