This webinar is designed to discuss the decision biases and thinking traps that influence spending decisions and threaten to derail savings plans. Dr. Staten and Johnson will draw on the emerging field of behavioral economics to offer helpful insights regarding the enemy of savings—procrastination—and why most of us need self-commitment tools to keep us on track toward our financial goals.
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Content Forum. Our experts will answer your questions about saving and investing in our forum.
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The FEFE Maryland State Educator team will demonstrate how to conduct several FEFE activities from the Saving and Investing Units. The educators will also discuss best practices and teaching tips for each of the featured lessons.
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The Secrets of Saving 2.14.1
In this introductory level lesson, participants explore the value of saving money and learn strategies that help people choose to save money over spend money. Participants will also explore the advantages of saving money at a depository institution. Log in to download The Secrets of Saving lesson plan materials free of charge.
Christine "Chrissie" Hines
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
FEFE Maryland State Educator
Southern Middle School - Lothian, MD
Secrets of Saving Scavenger Hunt Activity Video
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Discuss best practices and teaching tips for the Secrets of Saving - Hosted by Chrissie - username cjhines@aacps.org
Saving Tools 1.14.2
In this lesson, participants will learn the characteristics of the five savings tools available at depository institutions. Participants will also learn how to choose the appropriate savings tools to help reach financial goals. Log in to download Savings Tools 1.14.2 lesson plan materials free of charge. Also check out the lesson plan Choosing To Save 1.14.1 or a 45 minute Essential version, Choosing to Save 7.14.2!
Amy Brewer
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
FEFE Maryland State Educator
Century High School - Sykesville, MD
4 of a Kind Grid Video
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Discuss best practices and teaching tips of Savings Tools 1.14.2 - Hosted by Amy - username amyabrewer@verizon.net
Introduction to Investing 1.12.1
In this lesson, participants are introduced to the basic concepts relating to investing, including rate of return, risk versus return, investment philosophy, portfolio diversification, taxation, and the rule of 72. Participants also learn the basics of each type of investment tool: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, index funds, real estate, and speculative investments. Log in to download Introduction to Investing lesson plan materials free of charge. Also check out Musical Chairs Active Learning Tool 5.0.48 and Integrating Music Active Learning Tool 5.0.46.
Lisa Bender
Business Teacher
FEFE Maryland State Educator
Southern Garrett High School - Oakland, MD
Risk vs. Return Video
Musical Chairs Video
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Discuss best practices and teaching tips of Introduction to Investing - Hosted by Lisa - username lisatctoday@gmail.com
Family Economics & Financial Education
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Forum hosted by the FEFE staff.
Maryland State Department of Education: Financial Literacy Education Overview
Luke Rhine from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will be presenting information regarding MSDE’s efforts to incorporate financial literacy education into local school system’s instructional programs. Information regarding the Financial Literacy Education State Curriculum, Code of Maryland Regulations on financial literacy education, and events concerning financial literary education will be discussed. Additional information will be provided, regarding plans for professional development and using free resources to implement financial literacy education.
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Forum hosted by Luke Rhine
