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Discovering the benefits of investing early

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Students use an online calculator and answer questions to learn about the value of investing early.

Big idea

Investing early can mean more money for your financial future.

Essential questions

  • How can investing early help my money grow?
  • How can investing early help me meet my financial goals?

Objectives

  • Understand the importance of investing as early as possible
  • Learn how investing early pays off over time

What students will do

  • Use an online calculator to discover how investments grow over time.
  • Identify reasons to start investing as early in life as possible.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_discovering-benefits-investing-early_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_discovering-benefits-investing-early_worksheet.pdf

Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.