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Storing my savings

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Students read descriptions of common places to store their money and weigh the benefits and risks of each to decide which one(s) fit their financial goals.

Big idea

You need a secure place to store your money.

Essential questions

  • What are some benefits and risks related to storing your savings?
  • What option(s) for storing your savings works for you now?

Objectives

  • Understand different options to store your savings
  • Compare and contrast different options to store savings, including tools offered by banks and credit unions

What students will do

  • Review the “Options for storing your savings” handout to learn about the benefits and risks of different savings options.
  • Use the “Storing my savings” worksheet to write down questions they have about each of the savings options.
  • Explain why each savings option may or may not be right for them.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_storing-my-savings_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_storing-my-savings_worksheet.pdf

cfpb_building_block_activities_options-for-storing-savings_handout.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.