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Standards in Personal Finance
Below are the National Standards in Personal Finance that most closely relate to the following interactive tool.
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INTERACTIVE
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Taxes: How High Is Too High? ~ http://www.econedlink.org/i235
Grades: 9-12
STANDARDS
Name: Risk Management and Insurance
Standard: 1
Grades: K-12
- Use appropriate and cost-effective risk management strategies.
- Identify common types of risks and basic risk management methods.
Name: Saving and Investing
Standard: 3
Grades: K-12
- Implement a diversified investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals.
- Evaluate investment alternatives.
Name: Saving and Investing
Standard: 1
Grades: K-12
- Implement a diversified investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals.
- Discuss how saving contributes to financial well-being.
Name: Financial Responsibility and Decision Making
Standard: 2
Grades: K-12
- Apply reliable information and systematic decision making to personal financial decisions.
- Find and evaluate financial information from a variety of sources.
Name: Saving and Investing
Standard: 2
Grades: K-12
- Implement a diversified investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals.
- Explain how investing builds wealth and helps meet financial goals.