New Financial Education Resources for Educators

There are several new financial education resources that educators should check out.

• Money Smart for Elementary Students
  The FDIC has published an activity book for youth ages 8 – 11 that is designed to introduce personal finance concepts. A teacher’s manual is also available to assist in the discussion about money and finances.
• Every American Financially Empowered
  The Obama Administration offers this resource guide to help educators, community leaders and others teach Americans to better understand and address basic financial matters. The guide encourages the formation of partnerships to promote financial education and economic inclusion.
• Retirement Ballpark E$timate iPhone App
  Choose to Save has developed an iPhone app of its popular retirement Ballpark E$timate Worksheet.