PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
This person is working on a budget.
Why do you think budgeting is important?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- budget
- savings
- interest
- investment
- debt
- financial goals
- credit score
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- What is financial literacy, and why do you think it’s important?
- Have you ever tried to create a budget? What was that experience like?
- Why do you think it’s important to save money, even if it’s a small amount?
- What are some benefits and challenges of using credit cards?
- How can financial literacy help you achieve your goals?
- What are some ways you could improve your financial literacy?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about budgeting: How would you ask about budgeting practices?
Situation:
2. Consider savings: How would you ask about the importance of saving?
Situation:
3. Think about financial goals: How would you ask about setting and achieving financial goals?