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.

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...
The Money Plan | Pygg E. Bank Economic$
Episode 3

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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$
Episode 2

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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$
Episode 1

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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
Episode 2

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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...
Money | Growing Up with Smart Cat
Episode 10

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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...
Engaging Economics
Engaging Economics

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Students will learn about economic concepts by living real-world situations.