General Financial Literacy
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Strand 4

Students will evaluate saving methods and investment strategies.

Standard 2

Discuss the pros and cons of saving.

• Choose to Save Financial Calculators
  A variety of financial calculators to help you make wise financial decisions.
• Countdown to Retirement
  Play out the career and lifestyle of your choice, and see if your decisions allow you to retire in luxury -- or keep you working until the day you die. It all depends on the choices you make in life and how well you manage your money.
• Test Your Money Smarts
  Students can complete this online quiz to find out how much they know about money and investments.
• The Stock Market Game
  Students: You know have a chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in real-time portfolio.

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