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FinCap Friday: Guaranteed Access
Oct 16, 2025 - More states than ever are making personal finance a required high school course, and it’s transforming how we talk about financial education. In a few years, over 75% of U.S. high school students will graduate having taken a semester course in personal finance. But what does the research say about this course and its impact on teens beyond high school? Find out in this week's episode of FinCap Friday below: You can click here to access the Kahoot quiz and discussion prompt. If you're...
Celebrating 48 New NGPF Distinguished Educators!
Oct 15, 2025 - These teachers have recently joined the ranks of NGPF Distinguished Educators who have passed six or more NGPF Certification Courses. Celebrate them with us! Teacher friends, pass six or more Certification Courses with NGPF and you too can join these impressive teachers. Get all the spoils, including a beautiful physical plaque for your classroom! Liam Bates from Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 (PA) Valerie Brough from South Sevier Middle School (UT) Ferrin Bujan from the Institute for Health...
Question of the Day: What percent of non-retirees believe that their retirement savings plan is on track?
Oct 15, 2025 - Retirement goals: sipping coffee on a beach or working at the coffee shop? Answer: 35% Questions: Why do you think so many non-retirees feel their retirement savings are not on track? What factors make it hard for people to save enough for retirement today compared to past generations? If you were designing a retirement savings system for the country, what would you do differently to help more people feel confident? Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you...
Why Airport Food is So Expensive
Oct 14, 2025 - Ready to pay 46% more for a burger? 120% more for a chocolate bar? No? You may not have a choice when you’re buying food at an airport! NGPF's activity, Why Airport Food is So Expensive, explores why airport food prices are so high…and why they may get even higher! Students will: watch a video from Business Insider's So Expensive series identify the specific factors of production that impact a product or service’s price answer a few thought-provoking questions...
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