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NEW Activity - MOVE: Interest Rate Ripple Effect (FOMC Press Conference Sep 18, 2024)
Sep 18, 2024 - What kind of ripple effect will the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have on things like borrowing, spending, saving, and investing? The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that they will reduce the federal funds rate by 50 basis points (or 0.50%). This is an impactful move as it follows an increase of 500 basis points (or 5.0%) over the last several years, resulting in a cooling off of the U.S. economy as the Federal Reserve continues its efforts to reach their target of 2.0%...
Question of the Day: What percentage of new vehicle transactions involve leasing instead of buying?
Sep 18, 2024 - Is leasing steering the trend for new cars, or is purchasing still in the fast lane? Answer: 25.35%. That's 1 out of every 4 transactions! Questions: Can you explain the difference between buying a new car and leasing one? Why do you think consumers are increasingly relying on leases? Do you think a leased car is a good financial decision? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the numbers (Experian): Over the last 3 years,...
Why an NGPF FinCamp is a Must-Attend Event for Educators
Sep 17, 2024 - This past summer, NGPF hosted FinCamps—FREE in-person professional development for middle and high school educators who teach personal finance concepts—in 15 cities across the country. Here's what some of the 866 participants had to say about NGPF FinCamps and why you don't want to miss out on the next tour. What you can expect at an NGPF FinCamp: Deep-dive into NGPF's expertly curated, award-winning curriculum Learn how to customize lessons and instruction to best meet your...
Boost your credit score! (Plus, a mini-lesson on the history of credit scoring in America) - Financially Inclined from Marketplace
Sep 17, 2024 - We can all agree that understanding credit scores and responsible borrowing at an early age would've had significant impact of previous generations of Americans! Dive into the five factors of your credit score in the latest episode of "Financially Inclined," where you can find a mini-lesson on the history of credit scoring in America at the end: Use This Resource in Your Classroom: 1) Access these teacher presentation slides that pair with Season 3, Episode 52) Print copies of the student...
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