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FinCap Friday: Holiday Hype or Hidden Debt?
Dec 11, 2025 - Black Friday broke spending records in 2025, yet we all kept hearing people say, “Everything is too expensive in 2025!" That contradiction makes for a powerful classroom conversation starter. With more and more headlines about holiday spending reaching record highs, from credit cards to Buy Now, Pay Later, you can turn this current event into a case study that promotes critical thinking, and questioning financial choices and behaviors. Dive into all of this in the latest FinCap Friday...
NGPF Podcast: Lucretia Ryan, Top 10 Social Security Questions Answered
Dec 10, 2025 - Did you know only 4 percent of Americans claim Social Security at the most financially optimal age? In this NGPF Podcast episode, NGPF Co-Founder Tim Ranzetta chats with financial educator Lucretia Ryan, founder of FinancialFreedomforWomen.org, as she explains the most confusing parts of Social Security and provides clear, actionable guidance. Lucretia breaks down why timing matters so much and pushes back on common fears, especially the idea that Social Security is running out. “I think...
Question of the Day: What is the average value of unused gift cards per person in America?
Dec 10, 2025 - Gift cards are one of the most requested gifts, but how much of the value is never used? Answer: The average unused amount is $244 per person Questions: Why do you think that the balance on unused gift cards is so high? What strategies can a consumer use to make sure that they don't lose track of their gift cards? Although gift cards are often asked for, would knowing that many people don’t use gift cards impact your decision to give gift cards as presents? Here...
December Dash: Holiday Word Puzzle
Dec 09, 2025 - It’s time for some holiday finance fun! Introducing December Dash - a word scramble that will have your students moving around the classroom to solve clues. This activity features a mix of terms related to both personal finance and various December holidays. Time to get dashing! The Activity The activity is as simple as it is engaging: teachers place word scramble clues around the room and each one reveals a personal finance or holiday-related term. Students embark on their journey...
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