This upbeat program teaches the basic principles of money management and financial planning in an entertaining format that teens will relate to. Fast paced and humorous, the video includes interviews with a financial planner, a bank president, an insurance agent, a CPA and other financial professionals who offer young viewers important advice on how to manage money and become fiscally responsible. Topics include saving money, compound interest, how banks work, the basics of investing and the important relationship between a good education and a good job. Teacher’s Resource Book includes activities to extend and enhance the video’s lesson.
Includes:
video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
Reviews
Recommended This informative, well-organized video teaches viewers the basic concepts behind responsibly handing money and financial planning. Two hosts introduce topics and financial professionals like a bank president, CPA, insurance agent, and a consumer credit counselor, discuss the basic rules leading to financial success. Some animation throughout as well as lively background music adds interest and pacing to the presentations. The additional explanations of relevant, related practices and institutions such as how a bank works, ordinary voluntary and mandatory payroll deductions, financial goal setting, and insurance needs are worthwhile and practical. The emphasis on the relationship between a good education and a good job is noteworthy.
HRM’s mix of peer hosts and advice from experts results in a very useful, educational video. Editing is judicious, and the production is of excellent quality throughout, including both the documentary-style interviews and the animated segments. The Teacher’s Resources contains valuable supplemental materials, examples, and exercises as well as a brief bibliography of print sources and web sites. This package is recommended for high school libraries and would checkout in public library settings as well.
- Susan Awe, Parish Memorial Library for Business & Economics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
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