General Financial Literacy
Educational Links

Strand 4

Students will understand principles of personal money management including budgeting, managing accounts, and the role of credit and impacts on personal finance.

Standard 5

Students will understand the role of government in protecting the consumer.

• Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information
  The Consumer Information section of the Federal Trade Commission web site offers advice on avoiding scams and rip offs, as well as on other consumer topics. This site also provides an online interface for filing a complaint with the FTC.

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http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Breckon Heywood and see the Financial Literacy website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - Jennifer Throndsen.

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