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Plan, Save, Succeed! is a money management game and lesson plan to teach kids how to manage their money.
The game covers four basic scenarios like playing a rock concert, making a video game, designing a fashion line and creating a TV mini-series.
The lessons cover budget basics, gross and net pay, and interest and bank accounts.
Money Management Game
Money Management Lesson
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Are you living on your own for the first time? Are you looking for your first real job? It’s a good feeling, but it can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Maybe you’re just out of college and trying to figure out your student loans. Or maybe you’re trying to figure out what all of this paperwork and tax forms ‘really’ mean. Even something that seems as simple as establishing a budget for the first time can be a bit tricky. This guide is about those basics, consider it the ‘Real World Survival Kit: Volume 1.’ Maybe in Volume 2 we’ll talking about marriage, kids, buying minivans and going to Bed Bath & Beyond or Home Depot with your spouse on the weekends…
Check out the course below or click here download the entire course as PDF for use offline.
Guide developed by Visa and hosted on whatsmyscore.org. Check out the website for more useful stuff.
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Are you in the market for a new vehicle? What can you afford? Should you buy or lease? What does your credit score qualify you for? Do you know the tips and tricks on getting a good deal? Do you understand the details of auto insurance like what kind of coverage you need and what rates are based on? Check out this guide for answers to these questions and more. Even if you know the basics of buying or leasing a car it’s worth spending some time reviewing these tips to make the best decisions possible. A little time looking over this guide can save you a lot of time and trouble down the road.
Check out the course below or click here download the entire course as PDF for use offline.
Guide developed by Visa and hosted on whatsmyscore.org. Check out the website for more useful stuff.
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When you’re looking for a place to rent, there’s more to worry about than finding a place and moving in. Do you understand rental agreements? Do you know what the rights and responsibilities of a tenant and landlord? Have you considered purchasing renters insurance? It’s very affordable and it’s certainly cheaper than what it would cost to replace all of your stuff. Renting a new place can be tricky, but this guide with get you off to a good start.
Check out the course below or click here download the entire course as PDF for use offline.
Guide developed by Visa and hosted on whatsmyscore.org. Check out the website for more useful stuff.
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Headed off to college soon? This is one of the first major transitions we experience in our lives. College is often the first time we live on our own, manage our finances and experience almost complete independence. With so much freedom, there is great potential for positive experiences and valuable lessons learned. On the flip side, there is also great potential for failure with excessive debt, poor credit and bad financial habits. Check out this guide to develop a solid plan and set yourself up for success at college and beyond.
Check out the course below or click here download the entire course as PDF for use offline.
Guide developed by Visa and hosted on whatsmyscore.org. Check out the website for more useful stuff.
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Are you willing to take risks when investing or do you prefer to play it safe? An essential part of managing your finances and building a successful investment strategy is understanding your risk tolerance. Knowing your level of risk aversion is extremely helpful whether you decide to invest or plan retirement on your own, with assistance or leave it completely up to a professional.
This risk tolerance quiz was developed by Dr. Ruth Lytton at Virginia Tech and Dr. John Grable at Kansas State University and is hosted on the extension website. Take the quiz here!
