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Saving and Investing

Knowledge Standards

SI.K.1: Compare the functions, benefits and drawbacks of different types of checking and savings accounts, including but not limited to regular savings, high-yield savings, money market, certificates of deposit (CDs), college savings, health savings and retirement savings accounts.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Investing
Students will justify using different types of checking and savings accounts based on a comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of each.

SI.K.10: Compare the trade-offs involved with investing in riskier assets with the potential for higher rates of return.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Investing
Students will compare the rates of return among higher- and lower-risk investments.

Skills Standards

SI.S.2: Compare nominal annual rates of return, including cash flows and price changes over time on different types of investments.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Investing
Students will identify different types of investments, including stocks, bonds, collectibles, real estate, index funds and mutual funds.