Financial Literacy & Economics

Resources pertaining to financial literacy and economics, earning, budgeting, spending, saving, managing credit and investing.

April is Financial Literacy Month

President George W. Bush declared April as the month for Financial Literacy in 2004. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of being financially literate and to encourage people to learn about techniques that can assist them in becoming financially smart.

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Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax

Document

Grades

  • 9
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  • 12
  • Higher Education
  • Professional Development
Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) strives to help people of all ages understand how state taxes work. Our goal is to promote voluntary compliance — in other words, to prepare taxpayers...
KidsECON Episode 6: School Lesson

Lesson

Grades

  • 2
KidsECON Episode 6: School Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 6, "School," the students will learn the basic concept of a budget as a plan for using money. They will identify different school expenses and discuss how choices are...

KidsECON Episode 5: Park Lesson

Lesson

Grades

  • 2
KidsECON Episode 5: Park Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 5, "The Park," the students will actively discuss and categorize items found in the park and relate them to their own needs and wants. They will then create visual...

School | KidsECON 6

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
School | KidsECON
Episode 6
Join Jayden, Laila, and Ella as they celebrate the last day of school. While enjoying the fun and games, Jayden takes a moment to learn how schools decide what to spend money on by exploring the...
Park | KidsECON 5

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Park | KidsECON
Episode 5
In this episode, Ella and her friends Laila and Jayden will explore the beauty of parks, learn how they connect us to nature, and discover the difference between needs and wants. Meet the people who...
Animal Shelter | KidsECON 4

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Animal Shelter | KidsECON
Episode 4
Laila and her friends visit the animal shelter. They learn about different kinds of animals and the costs of caring for them. The KidsECON crew also learn how important it is to support shelters...
Restaurant | KidsECON 3

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Restaurant | KidsECON
Episode 3
Jayden and his friends from the KidsECON crew stop for lunch at a local pizza restaurant. Learn what's the differences between goods and services. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking...
Bank | KidsECON 2

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Bank | KidsECON
Episode 2
Join Ella, Laila, and Jayden from the KidsECON crew as they explore the world of banking and saving money. Learn the importance of keeping your money safe, how to manage it wisely, and why saving for...
KidsECON Episode 2: Bank Lesson

Lesson

Grades

  • 1
  • 2
KidsECON Episode 2: Bank Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 2, "The Bank," the students will discuss how banks help to keep money safe. The students will complete a series of learning activities involving vocabulary cards...

KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

Lesson

Grades

  • Kindergarten
KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 1, "The Grocery Store," the students will identify and compare wants and needs, explain how wants and needs change over time, explain why people have jobs, and describe...

Grocery Store | KidsECON 1

Video

Grades

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Grocery Store | KidsECON
Episode 1
Laila takes us on a tour through the grocery store. Learn the difference between a need and a want in the first episode of KidsECON. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a...
The Exchange | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 9

Video

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
The Exchange | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 9
Economic Central is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of basic finance. In this lesson, the question of where money goes is addressed in basic terms. An explanation is given as they follow...
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 8

Video

Grades

  • 3
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  • 8
Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 8
This lesson discusses the importance of managing money wisely. Zyler Z. wants to purchase an expensive pair of tennis shoes that his parents are not able to afford. The students explain why money...
Money Mania | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 7

Video

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
Money Mania | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 7
This program reviews key points of managing money by questioning Kayla K. and Zyler Z. in a game show format. Highlights of the game show examine the definitions of debt, economic literacy...
The Power of the Purse | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 6

Video

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
The Power of the Purse | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 6
The mission of Economic Central is to influence good money skills. The goal is to educate students on the practical principles of money management. Our economy is built by spending income on durable...
The Personal Investment | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 5

Video

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
The Personal Investment | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 5
The friends of Economic Central want a new image, a new look, and a new attitude. Kayla K. and Zyler Z. are taking an invested interest in the way they look. Although they would like to have designer...
Close Encounters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 4

Video

Grades

  • 3
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  • 5
  • 6
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  • 8
Close Encounters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 4
Pygg E. Bank and Alisa examine the concept of GREED. Selfishness is explored as a financial issue in negatively impacting our pocketbooks. Trying to get what others have can cause financial problems...
The Money Plan | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 3

Video

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
The Money Plan | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 3
Kayla K. and Zyler Z. share what their spending practices are such as purchasing video games and candy. What you purchase IS your investment. That’s why it’s important to make smart investments...
Inflation | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 2

Video

Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
Inflation | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 2
Consumer buying is at an all time high. Today’s forecast is EXPENSIVE. Zyler Z. and Kayla K. Compare the prices of a candy bar and a telephone call today with previous years. Inflation and its causes...
Debt Eliminators | Pygg E. Bank Economic$ 1

Video

Grades

  • 3
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  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
Debt Eliminators | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 1
Alisa Boykin introduces the topic of the lesson, debt elimination. By defining credit, Alisa discusses the difference between good and bad credit or debt with the Economic Central characters. By...
Managing Money | Making Dollars from Sense 2

Video

Grades

  • 2
  • 3
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  • 8
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  • 11
  • 12
Managing Money | Making Dollars from Sense
Episode 2
How does one manage the income he or she earns? Meet Abbie Bowman, one of South Carolina’s young entrepreneurs. Abbie is the owner of her own business: A and E Crafts. Learn how Abbie manages her...
Manners | Growing Up with Smart Cat - Episode 9 Money | Growing Up with Smart Cat 10

Video

Grades

  • Pre K
  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Money | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 10
Have you ever gotten an allowance or been given some money for your birthday? What did you do with your money? Did you buy that toy you always wanted? Did you take a trip? I love to explore new places...