Financial Literacy
Real - World Budgeting Budgeting in the real world is about being realistic and living within your means. There are many resources today to help with budgeting; there are apps that you can download on your smartphone and software for your computer. Tools that will take an analysis of your spending and chart the data, for you to change or improve certain habits. More on Budgeting
Savings should always be a part of your budget. When you make money you should take your savings out the same way you take money out for a bill.
Sample Household Budget
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Financial Football- Visa and the National Football League have teamed up to help teach financial concepts with Financial Football, a fast-paced, interactive game that engages students with teaching money management skills.
Real-Life Arkansas- Real economic simulator. Your lifestyle will be a reflection of the career you have. This simulator will allow you to choose the things you want in life and help you determine the careers that align with your spending.
Living Wage Calculator- This tool will allow you to see data on living wage based on number of individuals in the home and information on annual salaries for various occupations.
Banking Services- In this presentation you will learn about the different types of financial service products available and the features of each. This information will help you make the right decisions.
What is Credit?- This presentation provides an opportunity to discuss these issues of credit in great detail; advantages and disadvantages and maintaining fiscal fitness.
Saving!!!- This lesson provides basic knowledge of saving and investing.
Practical Money Skills- Here you can take control of your finances and learn how you will have to manage money wisely with tons of tips and resources
Play- Here is full list of interactive games and simulators that teach and test your money skills. Give your brain a workout with these fun and educational games.
Savings should always be a part of your budget. When you make money you should take your savings out the same way you take money out for a bill.
Sample Household Budget
RESOURCES
Financial Football- Visa and the National Football League have teamed up to help teach financial concepts with Financial Football, a fast-paced, interactive game that engages students with teaching money management skills.
Real-Life Arkansas- Real economic simulator. Your lifestyle will be a reflection of the career you have. This simulator will allow you to choose the things you want in life and help you determine the careers that align with your spending.
Living Wage Calculator- This tool will allow you to see data on living wage based on number of individuals in the home and information on annual salaries for various occupations.
Banking Services- In this presentation you will learn about the different types of financial service products available and the features of each. This information will help you make the right decisions.
What is Credit?- This presentation provides an opportunity to discuss these issues of credit in great detail; advantages and disadvantages and maintaining fiscal fitness.
Saving!!!- This lesson provides basic knowledge of saving and investing.
Practical Money Skills- Here you can take control of your finances and learn how you will have to manage money wisely with tons of tips and resources
Play- Here is full list of interactive games and simulators that teach and test your money skills. Give your brain a workout with these fun and educational games.