Duke University Youth Programs: Financial Literacy Recently Updated

Gain life skills and knowledge that will be an asset now and into your future! This week-long course for middle school students teaches both the fundamentals of building financial literacy as well as developing a healthy relationship with money.

Through realistic simulations, games and other problem-solving activities, participants will develop practical strategies for managing their money and making strong financial decisions. Topics will include: 

• Budgeting 
• Money management
• Saving and emergency funds
• Financial recovering
• Spending decision making
• Investing (401k, Real Estate, Crypto, Stocks & Bonds, Precious Materials/Collectibles)
• Income streams
• Taxes
• Assets vs liabilities
• Credit vs loans & debt
• Credit scores

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