Saving and investing lessons for teens

Three first steps

1. Use a compound interest calculator and change only the number of years.
2. Learn the difference between saving and investing.
3. Practice in a simulated market for a month and review your choices.

The resources

• EconEdLink Personal Finance Videos

  Short quizzes and videos about compounding, investing and credit.

  FreeVideo & audio

• SEC Compound Interest Calculator

  Model monthly deposits, investment time, interest and compounding frequency.

  FreeCalculator

• SEC Compound Interest Lesson

  Plain-language compounding with suggested lesson exercises and Rule of 72.

  FreeCourse & lessons

• SEC Investor.gov Classroom Resources

  Investing lessons, assessments, quizzes, diversification activities and calculators.

  FreeTeacher material

• SEC Investor.gov Youth Resources

  Age-appropriate introductions to saving, investing and risk.

  FreeGuide & reference

• SEC Why Save and Invest

  How personal goals influence saving and investing choices.

  FreeCourse & lessons

• SIFMA Stock Market Game, investing practice

  Hands-on market learning and hypothetical investment portfolio.

  Free / low-costGame & simulation

• Stock Market Game Teacher Training

  Teacher syllabus, workbooks and pacing guides for classroom investing.

  FreeTeacher materialAccount or sign-up needed

  Some features require participant login.

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