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Financial Literacy: Your Money & Social Media

QUESTION OF THE DAY: When deciding whether to follow an influencer on social media, what trait did teens say was most important? VIDEO: TikTok Made Me Buy It REFERENCE: What Does Social Media Influence Us to Buy? Many of our consumer decisions today are influenced by what we see on social media. An advertisement, a […]

Foundations of Business: The Tax Cycle and Job Paperwork

EDPUZZLE: What You Need to Know About Form W-4                 In the last resource you learned how the W-4 form is different from other tax forms. Let’s take another look at this important tax form you’ll need to fill out when you get a new job. Watch this video and answer the questions on your worksheet. […]

Foundations of Business: How to File Your Taxes

REFERENCE: Tax Preparation Checklist for Teens What do you need to file your taxes? Review this handy list of items you will need to fill out the 1040 form. Check off the items you’re confident you will have ready. Take note of any items you’re unsure or have any questions about. VIDEO: Ways to File […]

Financial Literacy: Advertisements & Dark Patterns

VIDEO: Toyota, Built for a Better World As a consumer, you see advertisements all the time. Take a look at this car commercial and answer the questions on your worksheet about what the advertisers want consumers to think. ARTICLE: The 6 Ways of Influence We all know that advertisements and “exclusive” offers – whether they […]

Financial Literacy: Comparison Shopping

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What do 98% of consumers do prior to buying a product? INFOGRAPHIC: Shopping Online When deciding to buy a product or service, it’s important to consider the options available to you so that you can feel confident you’re getting a good deal. This is called comparison shopping, and it can include […]

Financial Literacy: Identity Theft

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How many minors have had their identity stolen? VIDEO: Can You Really Protect Your Identity Online? Hundreds of thousands of peoples’ personal information is compromised every year in the United States alone. So, what exactly is identity theft, and how can it impact you? Watch this video to find out. Then, […]