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.

Bank | KidsECON
Episode 2

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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 1- Grocery Store Lesson Plan
KidsECON Episode 1- Grocery Store Lesson Plan

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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
Episode 1

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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$
Episode 9

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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$
Episode 8

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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$
Episode 7

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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$
Episode 6

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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$
Episode 5

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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$
Episode 4

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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...