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Saving for post-secondary education

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Students use an online compound interest calculator to explore the value of saving money over time for future education goals.

Big idea

The sooner you start saving for post-secondary education, the faster your money can grow from compound interest.

Essential questions

  • What savings goal can I set to help pay for higher education?
  • How can my savings grow over time? 

Objectives

  • Understand how time and compound interest can increase savings
  • Understand the value of starting early to save for post-secondary education  

What students will do

  • Watch a video on compound interest.
  • Identify reasons to start saving early for post-secondary education.
  • Use an online calculator to understand how time and compound interest can increase savings.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_saving-post-secondary-education_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_saving-post-secondary-education_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.