In 30 years experience, I have realized that the elements used to teach students have a powerful impact on learning outcomes. Personal finance has always been my favorite subject to teach. I love imbuing students with the necessary knowledge for them to fulfill their financial goals. It helps them make the right choices when it Read More…
I have found that using the textbook as my main teaching resource is not enough. Employers are looking for students that are able to develop knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences. Teachers using a stock market game offers experience outside a traditional academic setting. This is what I like to call experiential learning. It Read More…
Personal finance calculators are tools that help individuals organize their finances. There are calculators for just about any kind of personal finance need. They include calculators that can: Measure your net worth. Calculate savings required to become a millionaire. Help you reach your saving goals. Help calculate home budgets. Debt consolidation calculator. Credit card payoff Read More…
For a teacher, the best way to reach your goals is by using premade personal finance lesson plans. This tool will help you to better communicate with your students what they will learn and how they will do it. It helps to organize your content, materials, time, etc. that involve teaching a good lecture. At Read More…
What is Personal Finance? Personal Finance Lab package is a combination of hardware and a customizable stock market game that integrates over 125 lessons and activities aligned to national standards. When you add a Finance Lab to your school, you will have your students lining up in the hallway to take a class in your Lab. With Read More…
Financial literacy Financial literacy is used in order to make effective money management decisions. It is one of the most important aspects in one’s life. This is a skill that is gained through the years, it is a lifelong process. That’s why it is important to start building this knowledge in early stages of life. Read More…