This series of nine short lessons is about economic empowerment for youth, teaching financial literacy in a fun format. Pygg E. Bank Economic$ encourages the piggy bank theory of saving and managing money. Pygg E. Bank (character puppet star) stands as a symbol of what a piggy bank represents for the new generation of economists.
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Alisa Boykin introduces the topic of the lesson, debt elimination. By defining credit, Alisa discusses the difference between good and bad credit or debt with the Economic Central characters. By...
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Consumer buying is at an all time high. Today’s forecast is EXPENSIVE. Zyler Z. and Kayla K. Compare the prices of a candy bar and a telephone call today with previous years. Inflation and its causes...
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Kayla K. and Zyler Z. share what their spending practices are such as purchasing video games and candy. What you purchase IS your investment. That’s why it’s important to make smart investments...
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Pygg E. Bank and Alisa examine the concept of GREED. Selfishness is explored as a financial issue in negatively impacting our pocketbooks. Trying to get what others have can cause financial problems...
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The friends of Economic Central want a new image, a new look, and a new attitude. Kayla K. and Zyler Z. are taking an invested interest in the way they look. Although they would like to have designer...
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The mission of Economic Central is to influence good money skills. The goal is to educate students on the practical principles of money management. Our economy is built by spending income on durable...
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This program reviews key points of managing money by questioning Kayla K. and Zyler Z. in a game show format. Highlights of the game show examine the definitions of debt, economic literacy...
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This lesson discusses the importance of managing money wisely. Zyler Z. wants to purchase an expensive pair of tennis shoes that his parents are not able to afford. The students explain why money...
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Economic Central is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of basic finance. In this lesson, the question of where money goes is addressed in basic terms. An explanation is given as they follow...