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Saving and Investing. Vault Lesson 6. Savings. Savings Money set aside for short- or long-term goals When you save money you are putting money aside to reach your goals prepared in case of an emergency. Savings Account. Savings Account
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Saving and Investing Vault Lesson 6
Savings Savings • Money set aside for short- or long-term goals When you save money you are • putting money aside to reach your goals • prepared in case of an emergency
Savings Account Savings Account • An account that gains interest and allows withdrawals • When selecting a savings account look for one with a high interest rate.
Savings Account Advantages • Savings accounts might earn interest on your savings. • You can take money out of savings anytime you want.
Certificate of Deposit Certificate of Deposit • A savings certificate that gains interest and has a set time before you can withdrawal your money
Savings Accountvs. Certificate of Deposit Savings Account • gains interest and you can withdrawal your money anytime you want Certificate of Deposit • gains interest but you must leave your money in for a set time before you can withdrawal it
Interest Interest • Amount of money the borrower pays for the use of a lender’s money
Budget Budget • A spending and savings plan Advantages of having a budget • Having a budget is the best way to make the most out of your money • Creating a budget helps you manage your money
Advantages of Having a Budget • Having a budget is the best way to make the most out of your money • Creating a budget helps you manage your money • Budgets can be used to help you achieve BOTH long-term and short-term goals.
Expense Expense • The cost of goods and services
Ways Kids Can Cut Expenses • Watching movies at home rather than going to the movie theatre • Hanging out with friends rather than going shopping • Eating at home rather than going to a restaurant
Investing Investing • When you purchase a security like a stock or bond in the hopes that over time it will make money
Other Ways to Invest Money Mutual Fund • A way to invest your money in a few investment types at once Stocks • An investment in a company that can build your wealth
http://vault.everfi.net • Use the link above to go to the Vault web site. • Log in • Complete Lesson 6: Saving and Investing • You might want to review this PowerPoint before you take the 10 question post assessment for this lesson.