Personal Finance

Here's how to tell if you’re headed to the moon or Earth’s mantle.

NGPF Activity Bank Investing UP & MOVING IMPLEMENTATION Link to full activity - INTERACTIVE: Exploring Asset Classes Interactive: Novel Investor's Asset Class Returns Implementation to Part 1: Define the Asset Classes Distribute the Asset Class Cards (or sticky notes) and Descrip...

Banking app Dave will make its market debut through a SPAC deal that values the company at $4 billion.

Do you online shop when you feel lonely, or are you constantly worried about money? Find out what your financial behaviour says about you

Online shopping is a powerful tool that can either bolster or bust your budget. Learn how to do it strategically with tips from the AICPA.

Answer: 94% of investment pros underperformed (see below), so 6% outperformed.  Questions: Why do you think investing professionals struggle to "beat the market? Why do you think investors continue to invest their money with professionals despite their record of not being able to "beat the market?" Your friend says "you are better off investing with professionals instead of buying a simple index fund (e.g., S&P 500) that matches the market return." Do you agree or disagree based on the data above? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use with your students. Behind the numbers (SPIVA report, 2020): A UNIQUE SCORECARD FOR THE ACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE DEBATE There is nothing novel about the index versus active debate.

I'm a sucker for historical market data.I know, I know. It doesn't help you predict the future but it can help shape your expectations to allow you to emotionally prepare for a range of outcomes.

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Answer: 3.73% (vs. 2.75% for 2020-21 school year) Questions: How do you think this interest rate compares to the interest charged on credit card debt?  Average student debt is around $30,000 for college graduates. At current interest rates, roughly how much in interest would be paid over the life of a 10-year student loan? Here's a loan calculator to help with the math.  Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use with your students.  Behind the numbers (NerdWallet): Federal student loans will be more expensive for 2021-22 school year.

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An index measuring the ratio of house price to rent has risen to its highest level since 1975. The previous peak occurred during the housing bubble.

NFL football superstar Richard Sherman breaks down the money playbook. You’re adulting now, so adult with Richard Sherman.

The index continues to controversially be weighted by share price.

Answer from Tax Foundation: Purchasing power (a.k.a. cost of living) becomes a critical consideration for students considering where they would like to live or even go to college. $100 will buy you a lot less if you attend college or live in New York City vs. rural Maine.

Lenders and credit bureaus say a bold new data push can expand credit to more consumers, but some worry the shift could sting the people it’s meant to help.

General Motors Co. guarantees customers a three-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on every vehicle the Detroit automaker sells.But what if in the second year of the warranty, the government arbitrarily capped the reimbursement payments for GM dealerships by nearly half and forced them out…

Tuition at America’s public universities has nearly tripled since 1990. With President Biden looking to ease the burden for some students, experts explain how federal financial aid programs can actually contribute to rising costs. Photo: Storyblocks

Creating and seeding accounts for every newborn is found to have an impact on aspirations as well as savings.

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Answer: Questions: What is your desired career at this point? Why does that interest you? What education/training do you need for this career? Have you ever had a conversation with someone who does this job?

Answer: $30 to $280 Questions: Have you damaged your phone in the last year? If so, have you gotten it repaired? The cost of AppleCare+ is either a one-time fee of $200 or $10 per month. If you want loss and theft protection too, it’s $270 or $13.50 per month.

Some people want stock in exactly one company. Others want stock in one *type* of company. ETFs are for the latter — each ETF is made up of several investments in different underlying stocks or other securities.

Searches for the phrase, 'When is the housing market going to crash?' are up 2,450% over the past month.

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Answer: 92% say soft skills matter as much or more than hard skills Questions: What is the difference between a hard skill and a soft skill? Why do you think it is important for employees to have strong soft skills? How can you develop your own soft skills in preparation for your future career? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Every three months, publicly traded companies round up the c-suite, break out the ppt juice, and say a little prayer