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National
Standards in Personal Finance

Below are the National Standards in Personal Finance that most closely relate to the following interactive tool.


INTERACTIVE

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: 'Tis the Season, But Should We Save or Spend? A Holiday Money Conundrum ~ http://www.econedlink.org/i276

Grades: 9-12


STANDARDS

Name: Financial Responsibility and Decision Making

Standard: 3

Grades: K-12

  • Apply reliable information and systematic decision making to personal financial decisions.
  • Summarize major consumer protection laws.

Name: Planning and Money Management

Standard: 4

Grades: K-12

  • Organize personal finances and use a budget to manage cash flow.
  • Apply consumer skills to purchase decisions.