• Students can explain the importance of saving money in their own words.

• Students can list at least three methods of saving money.

• Each student creates a personal savings goal and a simple plan to achieve it.

Success Criteria

• Explain why saving is important

• Explain what it means to “pay yourself first” and why it’s beneficial

• Create a list of short, medium, and long-term savings goals

Learning Intentions

Why Savings is Important

Top 7 Reasons to Save Your Money

1. Save for an Emergency Fund
2. Save for retirement
3. Save for the downpayment on a house
4. Save to maximize interest rates
5. Save for a vacation, car or other big purchase
6. Save for regular or Recurring expenses
7. College Education

Pay Yourself First

• Complete the Edpuzzle posted in Google Classroom

• Then follow the teachers directions to complete the rest of todays activities in class