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US Department of the Treasury

Help With My Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
Helps you find answers to your questions regarding national banks and federal savings associations.
Interactive
Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Financial Calculators

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore your own financial information in greater detail by using these powerful tools for forecasting and assessing your financial choices. During the process, you might discover expenses you can eliminate or more effective ways to...
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Other

How to Avoid Foreclosure

For Students 9th - 10th
Advice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on avoiding foreclosure.
Article
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Foreclosure Crisis Pushes More Americans Out of Their Homes

For Students 9th - 10th
Many people thought the economic crisis would be over by 2010; but due to people still losing their jobs and not being able to find work, many homes have gone into foreclosure. Find out about the foreclosure process and how homeowners...
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Other

Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of how to acquire housing in the United States. Legal issues associated with buying or renting a residence are also presented. Though the site caters to immigrants to...
Article
University of Michigan

U. Of Michigan: Anatomy of an Economic Meltdown

For Students 9th - 10th
A panel of professors seeks out the history and causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Fixes and recovery signals are also discussed.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you given any thought to where you will live when you are "on your own" - out in the world earning a living? You will have many decisions to make as you look for a place to call home. In this lesson plan, your basic economic...
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has an introduction to the factors involved in the decision to rent or purchase housing. The site discusses space needs, lifestyle, financing options, tax benefits, and more.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: An Investigation of Regional Housing Costs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson has young scholars explore differences in regional housing costs, determine the percentage of gross income spent on housing, assess the impact of housing costs on a relocation decision and recognize wages and housing costs...
Website
Other

Streetlaw: Family Law

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, check out an introduction to family law and several relevant online resources for further reading and research. Topics include: "Law and the American Family," "Marriage," "Legal Rights of Single People Who Live...
eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Macroeconomics: Chapter 8: Inflation: Key Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of key terms and definitions covering Chapter 8: Inflation.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Indexing and Its Limitations

For Students 9th - 10th
How do we adjust for inflation?. It includes review questions and problems.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Marketplace: Real(ity) Estate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson teaches students about opportunity cost through some steps of buying a house. It also shows students how advertising affects consumer decision-making.
Website
Other

Financial Web: The Independent Financial Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents market news and commentary from financial analysts. It presents quotes, research, and more.
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Other

Debt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides online information about personal finances covering topics such as college years, weddings, building a family, buying and selling a home, and retirement. Learn about debt relief services and use the handy tools to help you...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Economy?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Overview of economics with an emphasis on basic economic terms and concepts.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Lien

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry supplies information about property laws and financial liens. Topics includes mortages and tax liens.

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