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Saving and investing card game

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Students play a game to learn the difference between saving and investing and explore when to save or invest.

Big idea

Understanding the difference between saving and investing can help you manage your money

Essential questions

  • What’s the difference between saving and investing?
  • What do people think about when they’re deciding whether to save or invest? 

Objectives

  • Learn the difference between saving and investing
  • Consider which option might be useful in different scenarios  

What students will do

  • Explore the difference between saving and investing.
  • Play a game to decide when to save and when to invest. 

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_saving-investing-card-game_guide.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.