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Updated for a New Year: Paying for College Unit
Oct 06, 2025 - FAFSA season is here! We’ve refreshed the Paying for College unit so you and your students have the latest 2025–26 information, and we’re fully up to date for the 2026–27 FAFSA that just opened! What changed for 2025–26 Federal loan interest rates are updated across all NGPF resources FAFSA documents reflect the most current version for the 2026-27 FAFSA Pell Grant details are current as they remain unchanged from last year. The 2025–26 maximum Pell...
Question of the Day: How quickly do you need to report a stolen debit card to get all your money back?
Oct 06, 2025 - Credit cards offer more protection from unauthorized charges. But what happens if you lose your debit card? Answer: Before any unauthorized charges are made. Questions: Do you know anyone who has had their debit card stolen? What happened? What steps can you take to protect yourself? If you report your card stolen after 5 days, what is the maximum amount of money you can lose? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that...
Card Sorts and Amplify Classroom: Two ways to teach savings
Oct 05, 2025 - Let's explore two great options for students who love learning with technology and students who are tactile learners. The Financial Algebra Saving & Systems of Equations unit has both options available to teach the same set of exercises, letting you or your students select what's best for them. CARD SORT: Linear Equations in Standard Form This tactile card sort is a part of the lesson Writing Linear Equations in Standard Form in the Financial Algebra...
Question of the Day [Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month]: How many banks and credit unions in the United States are Hispanic-owned?
Oct 05, 2025 - Community-owned banks can help fight economic inequality by providing financial services to historically excluded communities. Answer: 54 Questions: How do banks help entrepreneurs and small businesses? Why might someone want to use a bank owned by a person with a shared identity? Do you think bank ownership creates equal opportunities for historically excluded communities? Why or why not? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the...
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