Overview: Everyone can use them and everyone can benefit from them. Learn how household budgets work and can help achieve short and long term goals in this lesson.
Overview: Should you open an account at a bank or credit union? What's the difference anyway? Why are there so many commercials for title pawn lenders these days? This lesson explains.
Overview: You may have heard it said that there's no reward without risk. When it comes to investing, there is a kernel of truth to that. This lesson explains why.
Overview: Not all taxes are created equal. Furthermore, not all taxes affect people the same way. This lesson explains different taxes and how they impact people in different ways.
Overview: Credit is a tool that, when used effectively, helps people get homes, cars, start businesses, and further their education. When misused, it can literally ruin lives. This lesson explains how.
Overview: So you want to borrow some money? I need to know that you are very likely to repay it. But how? This lesson explains what lenders look for before making important loans.
Overview: When you put money in the bank it can earn interest. But did you know there are different kinds of interest? This lesson explains a fundamentally important concept of investing - simple vs. compound interest.
Overview: Insurance commercials, billboards, and ads are all over the place. Have you ever stopped to ask why? Why do all these companies want you to buy insurance from them so badly? Do you even need insurance? This lesson is a great starter on how insurance works.
Overview: Did you know when you go for a job interview employers are looking at a lot more than what's on your resume? Getting a fancy education is helpful, but there are many other workplace skills that employers look for. Click here to find out what they are.
Overview: Ever paid taxes on anything? Ever attended a public school or driven on a highway? If so, you were seeing fiscal policy in action without even thinking about it. This lesson explains how the Government can alter the economy through taxes and spending.
Host Stephen Fowler explains what happens to a bill after Crossover Day in the legislature. Bills that are not passed by Crossover Day — known as "Zombie Bills — are still able to "see the light of day" if they are attached to a bill that has already been passed.
Econ Express is a unique online resource that helps teachers and students learn, practice, and assess basic economic concepts in a creative and engaging way.
In this episode of Peach State Politics, host Stephen Fowler explains what an outgoing governor does during his final days in office and how he helps prepare the governor-elect and his team for the position.
Professional Learning | Social Studies | Grades 6-8
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