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All my students struggle with understanding the financial unit. The goal is to give students a working knowledge of finances, so they can set realistic goals for their future. Clearly explaining the benefits of starting to save money now for college or a career school will help them to be successful as adults. Furthering their understanding of debt and credit will hopefully help them to make smart money choices in the future and even spark some entrepreneurial spirit Drag0 Prioritize and evaluate personal finance goals based on needs and wants. SS.6-8.FL.2 Drag0 Investigate consequences of potential financial decisions to make reasoned financial choices. Credit and debt (FL) SS.6-8.FL.7 Drag0 Discuss the cost of borrowing money for different types of goods and services, including but not limited to: consumables, vehicles, higher education, and housing. Insurance, investing, and risk (FL) SS.6-8.FL.9 Drag0 Explain how some investments differ from traditional savings accounts in potential risks and returns. College and career preparedness (FL) SS.6-8.FL.11 Drag0 Identify important academic requirements for financing postsecondary programs, including but not limited to: Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program, Nevada Prepaid Tuition, and 529 College Savings Programs.

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All my students struggle with understanding the financial unit. The goal is to give students a working knowledge of finances, so they can set realistic goals for their future. Clearly explaining the benefits of starting to save money now for college or a career school will help them to be successful as adults. Furthering their understanding of debt and credit will hopefully help them to make smart money choices in the future and even spark some entrepreneurial spirit Drag0 Prioritize and evaluate personal finance goals based on needs and wants. SS.6-8.FL.2 Drag0 Investigate consequences of potential financial decisions to make reasoned financial choices. Credit and debt (FL) SS.6-8.FL.7 Drag0 Discuss the cost of borrowing money for different types of goods and services, including but not limited to: consumables, vehicles, higher education, and housing. Insurance, investing, and risk (FL) SS.6-8.FL.9 Drag0 Explain how some investments differ from traditional savings accounts in potential risks and returns. College and career preparedness (FL) SS.6-8.FL.11 Drag0 Identify important academic requirements for financing postsecondary programs, including but not limited to: Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program, Nevada Prepaid Tuition, and 529 College Savings Programs.

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