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Dive into our financial literacy topics and discover how you can inspire your students with valuable money management skills! Let’s work together to make financial education an exciting part of your classroom.
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Using Payment Cards

Teach your students about different card types and when to use their credit card.

Responsible credit card usage is an essential skill for personal finance. Work with students and compare three popular payment methods, then explain the credit card billing cycle and offer strategies for managing credit cards.

Comparing Your Cards

Which One Should You Use?

Learn about the differences between debit, credit, and prepaid debit cards and why you might use each one of these cards. This will teach students about choosing the right card for their spending and how to be successful with each of these cards.

Using Your Credit Card

And Understanding How to Use It

Teach your students about the credit card billing cycle, how it works, and strategies to establish a good relationship with a credit card.

Browse Our Other Lesson Plan Topics

Understanding Credit

Learn how to compare credit card features and benefits, what your credit score means, and ways to boost it.

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Using Payment Cards

Learn about the comparison of three popular payment types, how credit card billing works, and a strategy for owning a credit card.

Exploring Money Beliefs

Learn how money shapes our behavior and financial decisions, and how these beliefs influence our financial decisions.

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Protecting Yourself Online

Learn the importance of keeping your personal data safe online, and about common scams you may encounter on the internet.

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Paying for School

Learn about student loans, grants, awards and scholarships, and how students can get ahead of the game in financing their education.

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Compound Interest

Discover the significance of compound interest for long-term savings, explore its influencing factors, and learn how to use the Rule of 72.