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Interactive: Invest for 30 Years in Vanguard's My Classroom Investor
Sep 23, 2026 - My Classroom Investor, a free Vanguard simulation, gives students in grades 9-12 a 30-year investing horizon they can work through in a few class periods. Students step into the role of an investor with career and personal goals, build a portfolio from more than 100 securities, and watch three decades of market cycles play out. Four Principles Students Practice Vanguard built the experience around four investing principles Goals: Students name what they are investing for before they choose...
Question of the Day: Can you name one of the five most valuable NFL franchises?
Sep 23, 2026 - Football season is upon us again! Let's kick off with the highest-valued teams... Answer: Dallas Cowboys - $15.5B Los Angeles Rams - $12.7B New York Giants - $12B New England Patriots - $10.4B New York Jets - $10.35B Questions: What factors do you think drive the value of a sports franchise? Do you or your friends spend money to support your favorite teams? What types of things can you/do you purchase? One of the reasons that franchises are worth so much has to do with their...
WSJ Wednesday: Data Crunch - How Do Employers Rate the Job Market for College Grads?
Sep 22, 2026 - For the Class of 2026, 6% of employers rate the job market as “Poor,” and another 45% call it “Fair,” the gloomiest outlook since the first year of the pandemic, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Employers point to an uncertain economy, layoffs, and AI’s growing ability to take on entry-level tasks, all of which have pushed them toward candidates who already have experience. In the Data Crunch, How Do Employers Rate the Job...
Question of the Day [Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month]: How much have wages increased for Latin(o/a) Americans since 2010?
Sep 22, 2026 - Education and strong labor force participation have led to higher wages for Latine Americans, according to the Latino GDP report. Answer: 74% Questions: Based on what you know about education and income, do you think Latine(o/a) educational attainment increased or decreased during that time period? What is one way a higher income can lead to building wealth? What is one way government policy can affect people’s incomes? Click here for...
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