Financial Literacy

What is financial literacy?

• Learning how to cook

• Knowing how to handle your money wisely

• Knowing all the capitals of the world

• Understanding how to drive a car

What is an important part of financial literacy?

• Playing video games

• Budgeting

• Swimming

• Watching movies

What does credit represent in financial literacy?

• Your skill in video games

• Your ability to sing

• Your reputation as a borrower

• How fast you can run

Why is saving money important?

• For the future

• To have fun

• To buy more video games

• To eat more candy

What is investing?

• Spending all your money on toys

• Eating lots of ice cream

• A way to make your money grow over time

• Running around the park

What do taxes fund?

• Only video games

• Free toys for everyone

• Schools and roads

• Unlimited candy supply

Why is it good to start saving early?

• To become a movie star

• To learn how to fly

• Because it's a good habit

• To buy a spaceship

What can help you have a better chance of getting a loan in the future?

• Watching TV all day

• Managing your credit well

• Sleeping 12 hours a day

• Eating vegetables

What is like making a plan for your money?

• Playing hide and seek

• Budgeting

• Drawing pictures

• Building a sandcastle

What is financial literacy about?

• Making smart decisions with your money

• Learning to fly airplanes

• Becoming a superhero

• Discovering treasure