Intro
Moneywise America expands Schwab’s financial literacy commitment to more teens across the country. This new program is aimed at leveling the economic playing field through high-quality financial education for teens, with a focus on reaching youth in under-resourced communities and schools.
How to use these materials
Welcome to the Moneywise America Content Library, your source for financial literacy session materials and all the financial content specific guidance you need to teach the subject matter on hand. The content includes 22 standards-based individual personal finance sessions, each designed in a modular fashion to be responsive to the needs of host organizations and the teens they serve.
Every session includes videos and learning activities focused on ensuring teen knowledge gain and the development of positive financial behaviors to carry with them for a lifetime. Together we can level the financial playing field for America’s teens.
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Session Overviews
Module 1
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Module 1The Basics
All about budgeting saving and spending.
Session 1.0: Set Money Goals
Session 1.1: Budgeting
Session 1.2: Spending
Session 1.3: Saving
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Module 2Money Management
All about paychecks, financial companies and services.
Session 2.0: Manage Your Money
Session 2.1: Paychecks
Session 2.2: Financial Products
Session 2.3: The Unexpected
Modules
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Module 3Credit and Debt
How to build good habits and avoid pitfalls.
Session 3.0: Build Credit and Debt Skills
Session 3.1: Types of Debt
Session 3.2: Responsible Credit
Session 3.3: Credit History
Session 3.4: Identity Protection
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Module 4College and Career Planning
Intro to college, continuing education and career.
Session 4.0: Plan for the Future
Session 4.1: Career Path
Session 4.2: Education Costs
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Module 5Investing
How to maximize your money for the future.
Session 5.0: Get Invested
Session 5.1: Saving & Investing
Session 5.2: Power of Investing
Session 5.3: Investing Options