Financial Basics — Lesson 501

What’s Your Money Personality?

In this episode, you’ll learn about different money personalities and the emotional connections people have to money. You’ll examine your money habits, identify your money personality, and discover how to balance spending and saving.

What Students Learn

  • Identify different money personalities and determine yours.
  • Distinguish between wants and needs.
  • Take responsibility for personal financial decisions.
  • Find a balance between spending and saving.

Suggested Time

  • Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
  • Each Activity: 45-60 minutes
Middle School Lesson Plan

Young Entrepreneur: Coupon Kid (PWPF)

Clips for this Lesson

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Sketch: Wizard of Odds
Young Entrepreneur: Coupon Kid (PWPF)
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BK Hosts: What’s Your Money Personality?
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BK Hosts: Oblivious Money Personality
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BK Hosts: Are You a Money Star?

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