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Retirement Planning Lesson PlanRetirement Planning Lesson Plan
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Federal Reserve Bank
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9th - 12th
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Retirement Planning

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It's never too early to start saving for retirement. In fact, the earlier one starts, the better! Use this retirement planning activity to teach the importance of a retirement strategy and why to start at a young age. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

retirement, financial literacy, consumer finance

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask students to collaborate and share their retirement strategies with their families
  • Could be used in a consumer math class or as a high school algebra project

Classroom Considerations

  • Internet access for students is required

Pros

  • Addresses an important real-world situation
  • All handouts, keys, links, rubric, and a teacher guide are included
  • Considers all aspects of retirement

Cons

  • None

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