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.
Interactive Learning Experience: Where Does the Next Dollar Go You have money left over each month and five places it could go. Drag them into the order you would fund them, and watch five years play out as the money runs down your list. Some runs hit you with a job loss and some do not, …
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 …
Interactive Learning Experience: Beat the Market Twenty years, one decision each year: buy the index fund, or pick five stocks. Your money is tracked against what you would have had by simply holding the index the whole way. At the end, replay your exact strategy a thousand times with a single button click to see where …
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 …
Part 1: What are Futures, Types of Futures, Strategies for Using Futures Part 2: How are Futures Traded, Pros & Cons of Futures Trading, Should You Trade in Futures Introduction to Futures and Futures Trading for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of futures in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. …
A Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA Comparison for Kids and Teens This video performs a Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA comparison in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs, or used as a money & personal finance resource …
