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Question of the Day: If you invested $1,000 in Netflix stock 10 years ago, what would it be worth now?
Jan 28, 2026 - Netflix stock prices have dropped in the last 6 months. Is that enough to tank a long-term investment? Answer: $8,634.45 (as of January 2026) That comes out to an average 24% annual rate of return! Questions: How would you describe the trend in Netflix stock prices over time? What factors might have caused significant changes to Netflix’s stock price? Do you think as an investor it would have been easy to buy Netflix stock 10 years ago and hold it over this time period?...
Teacher Talk with Yonathan Tadesse
Jan 27, 2026 - Meet Yonathan Tadesse, a math teacher turned personal finance champion at Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet in Dallas. In a close-knit, diverse school community of about 500 students, Yonathan helps learners connect numbers to real-life choices and future opportunities. From counting Skittles at the Dollar Tree to teaching financial freedom in the classroom, his journey reflects a deep belief that smart money knowledge can change lives. What is one of your earliest money memories? When I...
Question of the Day: What is the average amount of student debt for college graduates?
Jan 27, 2026 - College graduates need a plan to pay back any money they chose to borrow. Let's see how much that is, on average. Answer: $35,639 Questions: What factors would a person have to consider when deciding if it's worth it to graduate with tens of thousands of dollars in debt? Are you concerned about student loan debt? Explain why or why not. What can a person do to minimize their debt when they graduate? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in...
More Than Lessons: 5 NGPF Resources Teachers Love
Jan 26, 2026 - NGPF curriculum is more than lessons. Our site is filled with ready-made resources to save you time and simplify planning. Below are five tools teachers are thrilled to discover already exist. 1. Personal Finance Templates Have you ever wanted to create your own realistic, sample bank statement, W-2 form, or other forms your students will encounter in life? You can customize a variety of templates we made for different types of forms and documents. These are linked at the bottom of...
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