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360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

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Resources for Teachers Article Body Federal Reserve System’s Resources for Educators -- A comprehensive collection of curricula, guides, publications, classroom activities and adult learning materials covering such topics as credit, consumer resources, money, and banking.In the Classroom Materials -- Information from the Securities and Exchange Commission including classroom resources, information on special professional development opportunities and workshops for teachers, and a “Just for Teachers” section to help teachers better plan their own financial futures.Teacher Online Resource Center -- This site offers teachers resources from the FDIC and CFPB to help teach children from pre-K through age 20 about money or other financial topics. It includes the FDIC's Money Smart for Young People series that consists of four free curriculums available for immediate download. Money Smart Train-the-Trainer Videos -- On-line video-based training for educators on using the Money Smart curriculum.

25+ Tools For Accounting and Budgeting There are a growing number of online services dedicated to helping users manage their finances. There are many benefits to using these accounting applications, they can simplify the process as well as help you find ways to save money. Here are 25+ tools for accounting and budgeting both personal and business finances.

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5 Resources to Help Students Understand the Cost of Living Teaching basic personal economics lessons is one of my favorite activities. Many high school students seem to enjoy the topic because they can relate to the experience of earning and spending money. I enjoy teaching the lessons because they are often an eye-opener for high school students when we get to the topic of cost of living. Show Me The Future Federal Reserve Education Inflation Calculator: Money's Real Worth Over Time This inflation calculator uses the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar over time. It provides money comparisons from the past to present or any time between. Consumer inflation in the United States increased 2.0% over the 12 months ended April 2019 after rising 1.9% previously, according to the Labor Department’s CPI report released May 10, 2019. Inflation data also shows consumer prices increased 0.3% in April after climbing 0.4 in March.

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