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Practice Interactive lab Performance report 15 min 8 connected tips Banking & Saving
Banking Challenge: Choose, Track, Protect
Practice everyday banking decisions: choosing the right account, tracking money, avoiding fees, and protecting digital payments.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 2: Banking and Managing Money
Topic 1: Banking Basics
StandardsSaving 12-1a, Saving 12-2a, Saving 12-2b, Saving 12-2c, Saving 12-3b, Saving 12-3c, Saving 12-5a, Saving 12-5b, Saving 12-5c, Saving 12-9d, Spending 12-9a
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Digital Wallets Still Spend Real Money Checking vs. Savings: Give Your Money Shelves Direct Deposit: The Easiest Way to Get Paid ATM Fees: The $3 Mistake Overdraft Fees: The $35 Coffee Not All Banks Are the Same Watch Out for Bank Fees How the Government Protects Your Bank Money
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 14 connected tips Planning & Spending
Money Navigation Lab
Budget GPS: Give every dollar a direction. Plan your spending, handle real-life choices, and see how intentional spending keeps money from disappearing.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life Decisions
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 2: Budgeting for Independent LivingTopic 8: Investing & Building Wealth
StandardsSaving 12-9b, Saving 12-9c, Saving 12-9d, Spending 12-1b, Spending 12-1c, Spending 12-1d, Spending 12-2a, Spending 12-2c, Spending 12-9a, Spending 12-9b, Spending 12-9c
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Budget = GPS for Your Money Every Dollar Has a Job Track It or Lose It Budget Apps Make Money Visible Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle Habits Build Wealth, Not Motivation Big Financial Wins Start Small Build Good Habits Before More Money Comes Give Your Money a Job A Budget Is Permission, Not Punishment Your Spending Shows Your Priorities Pay Yourself First Wealth Is What You Keep Budgets Are for Real Life, Not Perfect Months
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 8 connected tips Education Planning
College Cost Pathway Lab
Compare college and training pathways by sticker price, net price, aid, borrowing, and expected income.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 8: College, Career, and Life Planning
Topic 10: College & Career Financing OptionsTopic 5: Loans & Student Debt
StandardsCredit 12-4a, Credit 12-4b, Credit 12-4c, Credit 12-4d, Credit 12-5a, Credit 12-5c, Credit 12-5d, Earning Income 12-3a, Earning Income 12-3c
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College Is an Investment. Think Like an Investor Student Loans Are Real Debt Scholarships: Free Money for Effort Borrow With Your Future Salary in Mind Student Loan Interest Starts Early FAFSA Opens More Doors Than You Think Grants vs Loans: Know the Difference How Community College Can Cut the Cost of a Degree
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Practice Simulation Plan report 15 min 6 connected tips Consumer Economics
Compare Before You Buy
An interactive consumer decision challenge where students compare three competing product options by price, features, reviews, warranty, and discounts, then choose the best value based on their priorities.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 2: Banking and Managing Money
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 2: Budgeting for Independent LivingTopic 9: Consumer Protection & Fraud Prevention
StandardsCredit 12-1b, Risk 12-12a, Risk 12-12b, Saving 12-2a, Spending 12-2a, Spending 12-2b, Spending 12-3a, Spending 12-3b, Spending 12-4a, Spending 12-5a, Spending 12-5c, Spending 12-8b
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A Sale Isn’t Always a Deal Opportunity Cost: Every Purchase Is a Trade-Off Smart Spending Is About Value Always Read Before You Agree How to Compare Financial Products Competition Can Save You Money
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 2 connected tips Banking & Saving
Bank Match
Compare banking and savings options by safety, access, fees, and timing so students can match an account to the job money needs to do.
Unit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the Future
Topic 1: Banking Basics
StandardsSaving 12-1a, Saving 12-1b
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Savings Accounts: Safe, Slow, and Steady Certificates of Deposit: The Money Time Capsule
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Practice Simulation Plan report 15 min 12 connected tips Credit & Debt
Credit Card Reality Check
Watch interest work against you. Change the balance, APR, payment, and new purchases to see whether debt shrinks, stays stuck, or grows.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 3: Credit and Borrowing
Topic 4: Credit & Debt ManagementTopic 5: Loans & Student DebtTopic 9: Consumer Protection & Fraud Prevention
StandardsCredit 12-10a, Credit 12-10b, Credit 12-10d, Credit 12-12b, Credit 12-12c, Credit 12-13a, Credit 12-13b, Credit 12-13c, Credit 12-1a, Credit 12-1b, Saving 12-2a
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Debit vs. Credit: Know the Difference Before You Swipe Credit Is Not Free Money Minimum Payments Keep You Stuck Interest Rates Change the Real Price Credit Card Rewards Aren’t Free Credit Cards: Borrowed Money, Real Consequences Minimum Payments Keep You in Debt Longer Credit Cards Feel Invisible Until Interest Hits “I’ll Pay It Later” Gets Expensive APR vs APY: Don’t Mix These Up Debt Help: Who to Trust and Who to Avoid Payday Loans: Fast Cash, Slow Disaster
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 4 connected tips Credit & Debt
Debt Decision & Recovery Lab
Practice debt payment math, pressure-signal spotting, cosigning caution, sports-betting risk, bankruptcy/recovery choices, and one calm next-step rule.
Unit 3: Credit and BorrowingUnit 6: Advanced Investing and Risk Management
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 4: Credit & Debt ManagementTopic 5: Loans & Student Debt
StandardsCredit 12-10a, Credit 12-10b, Credit 12-10c, Credit 12-10d, Credit 12-11a, Credit 12-11b, Credit 12-11c, Credit 12-2c, Spending 12-5c
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Cosigning a Loan: A Risky Favor Debt Doesn’t Define You Sports Betting Ads Make Risk Look Easy What Bankruptcy Actually Means
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 1 connected tip Consumer Economics
Economic Forces & Financial Trust Lab
Check financial-advice trust signals, sort red flags, and build a rule for verifying credentials, fees, risks, and conflicts before acting.
Unit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 5: Investing Fundamentals
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent LivingTopic 3: Employment and Net IncomeTopic 8: Investing & Building WealthTopic 9: Consumer Protection & Fraud Prevention
StandardsEarning Income 12-5a, Earning Income 12-5c, Investing 12-12a, Investing 12-12b, Investing 12-12c, Investing 12-14a, Investing 12-14b, Investing 12-14c, Investing 12-5c, Spending 12-2a, Spending 12-4b
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How the Economy Affects Your Money
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Practice Interactive lab Performance report 10 min 3 connected tips Credit & Debt
Fine Print Scanner Lab
Scan lease clauses, deposits, fees, and move-out rules before signing.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 2: Banking and Managing Money
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent LivingTopic 9: Consumer Protection & Fraud Prevention
StandardsCredit 12-1b, Risk 12-12a, Risk 12-12b, Saving 12-2a, Spending 12-2b, Spending 12-3b, Spending 12-6c, Spending 12-8b
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Read the Lease Before You Sign Always Read Before You Agree How to Compare Financial Products
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 4 connected tips Housing & Transportation
First Apartment Move-In Lab
Build a first-apartment budget, estimate move-in cash, sort monthly and upfront costs, draw a surprise bill, and decide whether moving out is realistic.
Unit 9: Housing, Transportation, and Credit Usage
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSpending 12-1b, Spending 12-1c, Spending 12-6a, Spending 12-6c
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Rent Isn’t Just Rent Moving Out: Be Ready, Not Just Excited Utilities: The Bills Nobody Talks About The Security Deposit Surprise
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 1 connected tip Banking & Saving
Give Your Savings Different Jobs
Label savings into different jobs such as emergencies, goals, and future plans so the money is easier to protect.
Unit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the Future
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSaving 12-9d, Spending 12-1b
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Give Your Savings Different Jobs
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 3 connected tips Earning Income
Gross Pay vs. Net Pay: The Real Paycheck
Adjust gross pay and deductions to see why the amount a job advertises is different from the money available to budget.
Unit 7: Taxes and Responsibilities
Topic 3: Employment and Net Income
StandardsEarning Income 12-6a, Earning Income 12-7c, Spending 12-1b
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Your First Paycheck Isn’t the Full Amount Gross Pay vs. Net Pay: The Real Paycheck Why Your Paycheck Is Smaller Than You Expected
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 3 connected tips Saving & Investing
Grow Your Safety Net
Build an emergency fund plan, test boring emergencies, and see how small regular savings create financial breathing room.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the Future
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSaving 12-9d, Spending 12-1c
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Emergency Fund = Freedom Saving Creates Peace of Mind Emergency Funds Are for Boring Emergencies
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 4 connected tips Housing & Transportation
Homebuying Reality Lab
Use home price, down payment, interest rate, term, income, and monthly ownership costs to see how a mortgage becomes a long-term payment.
Unit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the FutureUnit 9: Housing, Transportation, and Credit Usage
Topic 5: Loans & Student DebtTopic 6: InsuranceTopic 8: Investing & Building Wealth
StandardsCredit 12-3a, Credit 12-3b, Credit 12-3c, Credit 12-6a, Credit 12-6b, Credit 12-6c, Credit 12-6d, Risk 12-3a, Risk 12-7a, Risk 12-7c
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What a Mortgage Really Means What a Down Payment Actually Does Fixed vs Adjustable Rate Mortgages Why Homeowner’s Insurance Is Required
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min Insurance & Risk
Insurance Ethics & Public Programs Mini-Lab
Learn how public health insurance programs can help eligible people access coverage and why official information matters.
Unit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life Decisions
Topic 6: Insurance
StandardsRisk 12-10a, Risk 12-10b, Risk 12-5a, Risk 12-9b
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 9 connected tips Insurance & Risk
Insurance Risk Shield Lab
Match common risks to insurance protections and see how premiums, deductibles, and savings work together.
Unit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 6: Advanced Investing and Risk Management
Topic 6: Insurance
StandardsRisk 12-1a, Risk 12-1b, Risk 12-2b, Risk 12-4a, Risk 12-4b, Risk 12-4c, Risk 12-5a, Risk 12-5b, Risk 12-5c, Risk 12-6a, Risk 12-6b, Risk 12-7a, Risk 12-7c, Risk 12-8a, Risk 12-8b, Risk 12-9a
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Insurance: Small Cost Now, Big Protection Later Your Driving Record Affects Your Car Insurance Health Insurance: One Emergency Can Change Everything Renter’s Insurance: Cheap Protection for Your Stuff Deductibles: Know Your Number Life Insurance: Learn It Before You Need It Insurance Protects Against Risk Insurance That Protects Your Paycheck What Unemployment Insurance Actually Does
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 5 connected tips Earning Income
Job Offer Decoder Lab
Compare job offers by pay, hours, hidden work costs, benefits, schedule fit, growth potential, and smart interview questions before accepting.
Unit 8: College, Career, and Life Planning
Topic 3: Employment and Net Income
StandardsEarning Income 12-1a, Earning Income 12-1b, Earning Income 12-1c, Earning Income 12-2a, Earning Income 12-2b, Earning Income 12-2c, Earning Income 12-3c, Earning Income 12-4a, Earning Income 12-4b, Earning Income 12-5a
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Choose a Career That Can Support You A Job Offer Is More Than Just Pay Your First Job Teaches More Than Money Minimum Wage Is a Starting Line Job Interviews Go Both Ways
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Practice Reflection Reflection report 10 min 10 connected tips Planning & Spending
Money Mindset Reflection Lab
Reflect on money beliefs, build stronger habits, and create a personal money mindset rule tied to freedom, identity, and growth.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life Decisions
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 8: Investing & Building WealthTopic 9: Consumer Protection & Fraud Prevention
StandardsSaving 12-9a, Saving 12-9b, Saving 12-9c, Saving 12-9d, Spending 12-1a, Spending 12-1b, Spending 12-8c, Spending 12-8d
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Money Is a Tool, Not the Goal Wealth Is Quiet Your Money Mindset Starts Early Money Can Buy Options Understanding Money Protects You Financial Freedom Means Choices Your Financial Journey Starts Now Money Habits Start Early Money Is a Tool for Freedom Money Skills Are Learned
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Practice Planner Plan report 10 min 4 connected tips Planning & Spending
SMART Money Goal Planner
Turn a financial goal into a realistic plan by choosing a target amount, deadline, savings frequency, and monthly amount.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the Future
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSaving 12-9d, Spending 12-1a, Spending 12-1b, Spending 12-5a
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Give Your Financial Goals a Deadline Set One Financial Goal Each Year The Wait-and-Save Rule Give Your Money a Job
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 1 connected tip Planning & Spending
Needs vs. Wants Tradeoffs
Sort needs and wants, make spending tradeoffs, and practice protecting essentials before extras.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial Success
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSpending 12-1b, Spending 12-2a
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Needs First, Wants Second
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 3 connected tips Planning & Spending
Pay Yourself First Simulator
Choose income and savings amounts to see how paying yourself first builds the habit of saving before spending.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the Future
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of Money
StandardsSaving 12-9d
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Pay Yourself First = Self-Respect in Action Auto-Saving: The Sneaky Way to Build Wealth Saving Gets Easier Once It Becomes Habit
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 9 connected tips Saving & Investing
Risk Tolerance & Diversification Lab
Explore why not investing can also be risky when inflation reduces buying power over time.
Unit 5: Investing Fundamentals
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 8: Investing & Building Wealth
StandardsInvesting 12-10a, Investing 12-10b, Investing 12-11c, Investing 12-13a, Investing 12-13b, Investing 12-13c, Investing 12-1a, Investing 12-1b, Investing 12-1c, Investing 12-2a, Investing 12-2b, Investing 12-3a, Investing 12-4a, Investing 12-4b, Investing 12-6a, Investing 12-6b, Investing 12-6c, Investing 12-7a, Investing 12-7b, Investing 12-7c, Investing 12-9a, Investing 12-9b
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Stocks: Owning a Piece of a Company Index Funds: The Beginner’s Investing Shortcut Why Emotions Hurt Investing Diversification: Don’t Bet Everything on One Thing Real Investing Is Boring (And That’s Good) Know Your Risk Tolerance Not Investing Is a Risk Too Time Is the Secret of Investing Inflation Makes Investing Necessary
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 13 connected tips Fraud & Consumer Protection
Scam Spotter & Recovery Lab
Practice protecting personal information, Social Security numbers, credit reports, and identity documents from fraud.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 2: Banking and Managing MoneyUnit 3: Credit and BorrowingUnit 6: Advanced Investing and Risk ManagementUnit 7: Taxes and Responsibilities
Topic 1: Banking BasicsTopic 12: Charitable GivingTopic 4: Credit & Debt ManagementTopic 9: Consumer Protection & Fraud Prevention
StandardsCredit 12-7a, Credit 12-7b, Credit 12-7c, Credit 12-7d, Risk 12-11a, Risk 12-11b, Risk 12-11c, Risk 12-11d, Saving 12-3a, Saving 12-3b, Saving 12-3c, Spending 12-7b, Spending 12-7c, Spending 12-8a, Spending 12-8b, Spending 12-8c, Spending 12-8d, Spending 12-9c
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Double-Check Before Sending Money Protect Your Social Security Number Fraud Can Steal Your Identity Your Social Security Number Is the Master Key If It Sounds Like Free Money, Slow Down Bank Alerts: Your Early Warning System Modern Scams Look Legit Bank Alerts Protect Your Money Public Wi-Fi and Your Bank Account Why a Payment App Isn’t a Bank Account Online Banking Habits That Prevent Expensive Mistakes Check Your Credit Report Before It Checks You How to Fix a Credit Report Mistake
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 7 connected tips Earning Income
Side Hustle Business Lab
Build a small service business model, price jobs, track costs, and test whether the hustle works.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 7: Taxes and Responsibilities
Topic 3: Employment and Net IncomeTopic 7: Taxes
StandardsEarning Income 12-11a, Earning Income 12-11b, Earning Income 12-6a, Earning Income 12-7d
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Entrepreneurship Starts Small Build a Side Hustle That Lasts Freelancing: Freedom With Responsibility Online Hustles Are Real Businesses Side Hustle Taxes Are Real The Gig Economy Is Flexible But It’s Still a Business Employee vs Contractor: Why It Matters
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Practice Simulation Plan report 15 min 10 connected tips Saving & Investing
Future You Lab
See how small, regular investments can grow over decades and what can happen when you wait ten years to begin.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the FutureUnit 5: Investing Fundamentals
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 8: Investing & Building Wealth
StandardsEarning Income 12-10a, Earning Income 12-10b, Earning Income 12-10c, Investing 12-2b, Investing 12-3a, Investing 12-4a, Investing 12-4b, Investing 12-8b, Investing 12-8c, Saving 12-4b, Saving 12-9d, Spending 12-1a, Spending 12-4b
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Compound Interest: Your Money Working Overtime Not Investing Is a Risk Too Start Retirement Saving Earlier Than You Think You Don’t Need a Huge Salary to Build Wealth Time Is the Secret of Investing Inflation Makes Investing Necessary Future You Depends on Today’s Choices Inflation Quietly Shrinks Your Money Financial Wins Are Built Over Time Prices Rise Even When Your Pay Doesn’t
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 4 connected tips Planning & Spending
Subscription Leak Detector
Audit a practice bank statement, spot subscriptions and repeat purchases, annualize small charges, and decide what to keep, review, or cancel.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 2: Banking and Managing MoneyUnit 3: Credit and Borrowing
Topic 1: Banking BasicsTopic 2: Budgeting for Independent LivingTopic 5: Loans & Student Debt
StandardsCredit 12-1b, Spending 12-1b, Spending 12-9a, Spending 12-9b
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Why You Should Actually Read Your Bank Statement Small Purchases Add Up Fast Monthly Payments Hide the Real Price Subscriptions Add Up Faster Than You Think
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Practice Simulation Hybrid report 10 min 3 connected tips Taxes
Tax Reality Check Lab
Use a filing checklist, practice paycheck tax math, and sort useful tax records so filing feels more manageable and less mysterious.
Unit 7: Taxes and Responsibilities
Topic 7: Taxes
StandardsEarning Income 12-6b, Earning Income 12-6c, Earning Income 12-7a, Earning Income 12-7c, Earning Income 12-7d, Earning Income 12-9a
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Filing Taxes: Not as Scary as It Sounds Where Your Taxes Actually Go Tax Refund ≠ Free Money
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Practice Tracker Plan report 15 min 10 connected tips Earning Income
Work Record Lab
Track Your Work. Check Your Pay. Write down hours, tips, and payments, then compare expected earnings with actual pay.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life DecisionsUnit 7: Taxes and ResponsibilitiesUnit 8: College, Career, and Life Planning
Topic 3: Employment and Net IncomeTopic 7: Taxes
StandardsEarning Income 12-11a, Earning Income 12-11b, Earning Income 12-1a, Earning Income 12-1b, Earning Income 12-2a, Earning Income 12-5a, Earning Income 12-6a, Earning Income 12-7c, Earning Income 12-7d
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W-2 vs. 1099: What’s the Difference? Track Every Hour and Every Dollar You Earn Freelancing: Freedom With Responsibility Online Hustles Are Real Businesses Side Hustle Taxes Are Real Reliable Income Builds Stability The Gig Economy Is Flexible But It’s Still a Business Your Basic Rights at Work Employee vs Contractor: Why It Matters If Your Paycheck Looks Wrong, Check This First
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Practice Simulation Plan report 10 min 8 connected tips Housing & Transportation
True Cost of a Car Lab
Compare transportation choices, adjust ownership costs, sort hidden costs, draw a surprise repair, and decide whether a car fits the budget.
Unit 3: Credit and BorrowingUnit 4: Major Purchases and Saving for the FutureUnit 9: Housing, Transportation, and Credit Usage
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent LivingTopic 4: Credit & Debt ManagementTopic 5: Loans & Student Debt
StandardsCredit 12-1b, Credit 12-3c, Saving 12-9d, Spending 12-1b, Spending 12-1c, Spending 12-3a, Spending 12-3b
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The Real Cost of Owning a Car Leasing a Car: The Shiny Trap Why Used Cars Can Be the Smart Choice Public Transportation Can Save You Thousands Build a Car Emergency Fund Owning It Without Payments Is the Real Flex The Hidden Costs of Big Purchases Long Loans = Expensive Loans
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Practice Reflection Reflection report 10 min 4 connected tips Planning & Spending
Values-Based Budget & Giving Lab
Build a small monthly budget, plan giving, protect core needs, and choose a sustainable generosity rule students can actually use.
Unit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life Decisions
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 12: Charitable Giving
StandardsSpending 12-1b, Spending 12-2a, Spending 12-2c, Spending 12-7a, Spending 12-7b
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Give Generously, But Plan It Let Your Budget Reflect Your Values Your Spending Shapes Your Community Your Spending Tells Your Story
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Reference Slideshow Completion report 5 min 6 connected tips Credit & Debt
Build Good Credit
A guided credit-building slideshow that explains payment history, credit utilization, credit report checks, and responsible first-card habits.
Unit 3: Credit and Borrowing
Topic 4: Credit & Debt Management
StandardsCredit 12-1a, Credit 12-1b, Credit 12-7c, Credit 12-7d, Credit 12-8a, Credit 12-8b, Credit 12-8c, Credit 12-9b, Credit 12-9c, Earning Income 12-10a
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Your Credit Score = Your Financial Reputation Your First Credit Card: Start Small, Stay Smart The 30% Rule: Protect Your Credit Score Credit Is Built on Trust Credit Scores Reward Consistency Build Credit Carefully
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Reference Slideshow Completion report 5 min 2 connected tips Consumer Economics
Competition Gives You Choices
A short guided slide show that introduces how competition can lower prices, improve features, and give consumers more choices. Students move through the core idea before applying it in a comparison-shopping activity.
Unit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World SkillsUnit 11: Real-World Financial Planning and Life Decisions
Topic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSpending 12-2b, Spending 12-3a, Spending 12-3b
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Smart Spending Is About Value Competition Can Save You Money
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Reference Slideshow Completion report 5 min 9 connected tips Planning & Spending
“That’s Not in My Budget” Is a Power Move
A short slideshow that helps students practice money boundaries, pause before impulse spending, and protect their financial goals from pressure.
Unit 1: Foundations of Financial SuccessUnit 10: Mastering Personal Finance and Real-World Skills
Topic 11: Behavioral Finance & Psychology of MoneyTopic 2: Budgeting for Independent Living
StandardsSaving 12-9a, Saving 12-9b, Saving 12-9c, Spending 12-1b, Spending 12-2a, Spending 12-5a, Spending 12-5c
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Beat Impulse Buying with the 24-Hour Rule Delayed Gratification Is a Financial Superpower “That’s Not in My Budget” Is a Power Move The 48-Hour Rule for Impulse Spending Don’t Compare Your Money to Social Media Advertising Tries to Influence Your Spending Emotions Can Drive Spending Emotions Influence Financial Decisions Needs vs. Wants (Crunchwrap Edition)
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