Is your financial plan built to withstand a storm? A strong financial plan needs a great defense. This presentation teaches students how to build a fortress around their finances, covering the three essential layers of protection: a robust emergency fund, the right types of insurance, and a multi-layered strategy for protecting their digital identity from Read More…

This presentation decodes the “alphabet soup” of retirement savings, making complex topics easy to understand. Students will learn the key differences between employer-sponsored plans like 401(k)s and personal accounts like IRAs, and they’ll master the critical decision between paying taxes now (Roth) or later (Traditional). Click Here to download this presentation in Google Drive Click Here Read More…

What is the single most powerful force for building wealth? This presentation reveals the magic of compound interest, showing how it can make your money grow exponentially over time. Students will learn the difference between simple and compound growth and discover a powerful mental math shortcut, the Rule of 72, to estimate their investment returns. Read More…

Are you using the right tools to manage your money safely and effectively? This presentation builds a foundational “Saving Toolkit” for managing your money. Students will compare banks and credit unions, learn the specific purpose of checking, savings, money market, and CD accounts, and evaluate the pros and cons of different payment methods like cash, Read More…

How are you taxed on money you don’t earn from a paycheck? Moving beyond income tax, this presentation explores the taxes associated with building and transferring wealth. Students will learn how investments are taxed (capital gains), understand the rules for passing assets to the next generation (estate, gift, and inheritance tax), and discover how property Read More…

What if you could legally lower the amount of income the government taxes? This lesson walks students through the key decisions needed to prepare their first tax return. Students will learn how to choose a filing status, understand the power of deductions and pre-tax contributions to lower their taxable income, and compare different methods for Read More…

How can you build multiple income streams and protect them from forces outside your control? This presentation explores both the “offense” and “defense” of earning money. Students will first learn about five distinct sources of income beyond a traditional paycheck, then analyze five major economic factors—like inflation and technological change—that can impact their financial future. Read More…

How do you get paid correctly and avoid surprises on tax day? This presentation is a practical guide to the essential tax forms every worker needs to know. From the W-4 you fill out when hired to the Form 1040 you file with the IRS, this lesson clarifies the purpose of each document and shows Read More…

Ever wonder why your take-home pay is so much less than your salary? This presentation breaks down the key payroll deductions impacting your pay stub. Students will learn the difference between gross and net pay and understand where their money goes, from funding national services with federal taxes to supporting retirees through FICA. Click Here Read More…

In this presentation, students learn the difference between nominal and real interest rates, how to measure inflation and impact of inflation on the economy. Students are introduced to concepts like hyperinflation and deflation, and how inflation can encourage economic growth. Click Here to download this presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this presentation Read More…

This presentation explains the reserve banking system and how banks create money through loans. Students are introduced to reserve requirements and currency backing. Click Here to download this presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation explains how stock markets find an equilibrium between the buyers (demand) and sellers (supply) of stocks. Students will be introduced to consumer and producer surpluses. Click Here to download this presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation introduces students to the central banking system of the United States, the Federal Reserve. They will learn its objectives and functions and why it operates independently. This presentation is best followed by the Monetary Policy Presentation. Click Here To Copy This Presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this presentation as a Read More…

This presentation examines the costs and benefits of different economic decisions (trade-offs). It defines key terms like supply and demand, market outcomes, resource allocation and different allocation methods. Students will learn about the pros and cons of wealth redistribution, and different redistribution methods. Click Here To Copy This Presentation in Google Drive Click Here to Read More…

This presentation explains how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy tools like interest rates, bond buying (quantitative easing QE) and managing the money supply to encourage economic growth and control inflation. This presentation is best used after the Federal Reserve Presentation. Click Here To Copy This Presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this Read More…

This presentation explains how stock prices are determined by the company’s financial performance, market trends, investor sentiment, and economic conditions. Also, the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process is reviewed. The presentation also covers the key terminology for bonds including; the principal, coupon rate, maturity date and yield. It explains the mechanics of bond trading and Read More…

This presentation explains the functions of money: as a medium of exchange, a unit of account and a store of value. It includes the 3-item test of Bitcoin and gold to assess whether they perform all these functions. Click Here To Copy This Presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this presentation as a Read More…

This presentation provides a brief overview of the benefits and negatives of competition in a free market economy. Key concepts are defined such as the profit motive, externalities, the role of innovation, monopolies, cartels, and real vs artificial barriers to competition. Click Here To Copy This Presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this Read More…

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Working vs Studying after high school, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Stocks, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Ticker Symbols, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Spending Plans, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Researching Purchases, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Reconciling Accounts, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Building an Investing Strategy, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Reading Stock Quotes, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Protecting Against Fraud, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Portfolio Diversification, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Planning Long-Term Purchases, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Opportunity Cost, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on filing income taxes, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Getting Trading Ideas, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Family Planning, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Using Credit, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Credit Reports, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Credit Cards, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Classifying Products and Services, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Car Insurance, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on buying a car, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Building an Investing Strategy, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Budgeting, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Budgeting and Spending Strategies, which is available as a class Assignment with a built-in assessment. Click Here to view the main lesson! Click Here to copy this presentation to Google Slides Click Here to download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Bonds, which is also available to include in your class assignments with an assessment. Click here to view the main lesson! Copy this presentation to Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson on Payroll Accounting, which is also available to be included in your class Assignment with an assessment. Click Here to view! Copy this presentation in Google Slides Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies our lesson about Sales Tax, which is available as an “Assignment”. Copy this presentation in Google Drive Download this presentation as a PowerPoint

This presentation accompanies the Personal Finance Lab Career Center, with a brief discussion of some of the many options students have to choose from after completing high school. Click Here To Copy This Presentation in Google Drive Click Here to download this presentation as a PowerPoint