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Curricular
Area:
Financial Literacy
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Grade Level: 7-12
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Teacher
Guide:
Human Relations Media
Record
Rights:
Recording/duplication
allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts
the series.
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Series
Length:
2 programs
Program Length:
25 minutes
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The Road to Riches helps secondary students understand some basic principles of money management. In addition, credit cards are examined – how they work, what to look for in selecting a credit card, and how to avoid the danger of running up insurmountable debt.
101. The Road to Riches: Basic Money Management [23:00]
This upbeat program includes interviews with a financial planner, a bank president, an insurance agent, a CPA and other financial professionals who offer young viewers important advice on how to manage money and become fiscally responsible. Topics include saving money, compound interest, how banks work, the basics of investing and the important relationship between a good education and a good job.
102. The Road to Riches: Pros and Cons of Credit [21:00]
This program gives viewers an appreciation of how credit cards actually work, what to look for when selecting a credit card and the importance of establishing and maintaining a good credit history. In addition, the pitfalls of bad credit are examined, such as “maxing” out a credit card, getting a bad credit rating or even having to file for personal bankruptcy.
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