TEKS Money Matters Standards

TEKS Money Matters Standards Alignment

Texas publishes TEKS for Money Matters (§130.182), a personal finance-focused course, as part of their CTE program. These standards align with a fusion of topics from our Personal Finance, Career Readiness, Economics, and Investing libraries of activities.

Activity Type Key:

Articles
Videos
Interactive Calculators
Comprehensive Tools
Includes Built-In Assessment

Standard Activity Activity Type
The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. Lesson – Want to Work in Finance?
Lesson – Making Ethical Business Decisions
The student demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental principles of money. Lesson – What is Money?
Lesson – What's in Your Compensation Package?
Lesson – Time Value of Money
Lesson – A Beginner's Guide to Borrowing Wisely
The student examines economic systems. Lesson – Types of Companies
Lesson – Competitive Advantage
Lesson – Comparative Economic Systems – Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism
The student examines personal financial activities and the role of government. Lesson – What Does Fiscal Policy Mean?
Lesson – What Is Monetary Policy?
Lesson – Why You Should Care About the Fed
The student discusses economic indicators impacting personal financial decision making. Lesson – Major Economic Indicators (GDP, CPI, Jobs)
Lesson – Inflation
Lesson – Demystifying the Impact of Interest Rates
Lesson – The Anatomy of Unemployment
Lesson – The Business Cycle
The student analyzes the impact of international activities on personal financial decision making Lesson – How Global Trade Shapes Our Economy
The student examines how personal financial decisions are used to achieve financial goals. Lesson – Break Free From Money Stress with a Budget
Lesson – How To Save Money on Your Next Trip
Activity – Student Loan Repayment Calculator
Lesson – Achieve Financial Goals with a Spending Plan
Lesson – Proven Techniques to Stop Overspending
Activity – Crack the Code to Becoming a Millionaire
Lesson – Uncovering Hidden Income Taxes You Owe
Lesson – What's in Your Compensation Package?
Lesson – Balance Your Books in 10-Minutes
Lesson – Tame Your Financial Paperwork
Lesson – What Your Credit Report Says About You
Lesson – How to Avoid Identity Theft, Scams & Fraud
Lesson – Income Tax Filing Tips & Tricks
The student understands the purposes of financial service providers. Lesson – Choosing the Best Banking Option for You
Lesson – Is an Annuity Right for You?
Lesson – Debt Relief: Is Consolidation the Answer?
Lesson – Getting Help With Debt Repayment
Lesson – What Is Bankruptcy?
Lesson – What is Wealth?
Lesson – A Beginner's Guide to Borrowing Wisely
Lesson – Mortgage Options for First-Time Homebuyers
Lesson – The Car Buying Checklist
Lesson – What to Do When You Need Money Fast
The student identifies various investment strategies. Lesson – A Beginner's Guide to Investing in Stocks
Lesson – A Simple Explanation of ETFs
Lesson – The Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds
Lesson – Getting Started with Bond Investing
Lesson – Finding the Right Brokerage Account
Tutorial Video – How to do Investing Research?
Lesson – The Secret to a Comfortable Retirement
Lesson – Decoding What Moves The Market
The student identifies methods to manage personal risk. Lesson – Types of Insurance
Lesson – Car Insurance: How to Lower Your Rates
Lesson – What's Not Covered in Renter's Insurance?
Lesson – What Damage Does Home Insurance Cover?
Lesson – Life Insurance: The Ultimate Safety Net
Lesson – Why Health Insurance is So Expensive

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