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Consumer Economics: Building a Budget

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I think most of us adults could use a tip or two on how to budget our personal finances. Pass on some valuable knowledge to your pupils as they move into the real world. The presentation provides three easy steps to creating a personal budget that will help build a financially secure future. 

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budgeting, consumer finance, financial literacy

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budgeting, consumer economics, personal finance, real world economics, estimating expenses, social studies
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Grade
12th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
8

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