Lesson Plan
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Saving Private Pensions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the importance of financial security after retirement, examine current problems with pension plans in the private sector, research different retirement options, and create a "How it Works" poster.
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Uncle Fed's Taxes: Tax Topic 401, Wages and Salaries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Uncle Fed's Tax board explains withholding tax from wages and salaries. Mentions various forms that are used when filing taxes.
Primary
Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: $5,000 Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of Huey Long's plan to help Americans in the Depression was to grant Americans $5,000. This is a primary source site that provides the details of his plan.
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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

For Students 9th - 10th
A federal government corporation that protects the pension benefits of 43 million Americans. Search the online directory for missing participants. Pension publications too.
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Pensions & Investments

For Students 9th - 10th
Current pension headlines, news, and other information. Most content available only to paying subscribers.