Only 26% of parents say that they’re “well-prepared” to teach their kids about personal finance.
Saving and Investing
Never underestimate the power of a well-pinched penny - Anonymous
At the end of this workshop series, students will be able to:
- Explain the difference between saving & investing
- Explain why saving and investing are necessary to accumulate lasting wealth
- Weigh the risks and returns of various financial assets including stocks, bonds, real estate and commodities
- Open a retirement account, buy and sell investments in such an account, and estimate all related transaction costs
- Explain what economic cycles are and why they're likely to influence the future returns of different investments
- Discuss the pros-and-cons of investing for retirement in a Roth IRA vs. a 401K
- Evaluate different sources of investment information
- Explain how federal agencies protect investors

