Saving Money

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Here's how Saving Money aligns with curriculum standards in Council for Economic Education . Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

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Defined by National Standards 4th Grade and align with Saving Money

4-1a: Explain why it is often harder to save than to spend money.

4-2a: Map out a savings plan designed to achieve a future purchase objective.

4-3a: Give examples of life events for which emergency savings could offset financial losses.

4-4a: Describe the advantages of saving money in an account at a financial institution rather than keeping the money at home.

4-5a: Explain why financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, pay interest to depositors.

4-1b: Give an example of buying something now versus saving money for the future and explain how they would make that decision.

4-2b: Give an example to illustrate the importance of having some money set aside for emergencies.

4-4b: Identify safe places for people to keep their money.