It's a Money Thing

Get Money Smart, One Topic at a Time

Understanding how to manage and grow your money as a young adult is a fundamental skill that many are missing. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with practical tips and tricks to help you become smarter with your money. Check out our It's A Money Thing Library with financial topics to help lead you in the right direction! 

It's a Money Thing Playlists

•  Earning Income

  Income Essentials

  After Grad: Work or College

  How to Save on Tuition

  Acing the Job Interview

  Let’s Talk Taxes

  Common Money Beliefs

  Earning Money Online

  Writing a Business Pl

  Working from Home

  Navigating Income Loss

•  Spending

  Know Your Checking Account

  Budgeting Basics

  Building a Budget

  Good Vs. Bad Spending

  Living On Your Own

  Buying a Used Car

  How to Save on Groceries

  Paying for Pets

•  Saving

  Understanding Inflation

  Pay Yourself First

  Emergency Fund Boot Camp

  Avoiding Lifestyle Creep

  Saving with New Skills

  Responding to Financial Emergencies

•  Credit

  Credit Score Breakdown

  Boost Your Credit Score

  Comparing Cards

  Using Your Credit Card

•  Borrowing

  Loan Basics

  Student Loans 101

  Leasing vs. Buying a New Car

  Predatory Lending

  Owning Vs. Renting a Home

  Demystifying Mortgages

  Strategies for Debt Repayment

•  Investing

  Saving for Retirement

  Compound Interest

  Investment Vehicles

  The Rule of 72

  Trends in the Stock Market

•  Managing Risk

  Foiling Identity Theft

  How to Spot Scams

  Intro Into Insurance

  Organizing Your Finances

•  Credit Union Advantage

  Choosing Your F.I.

  Growing Your Money Locally

  Credit Union Myths

  7 Co-operative Principles

•  It's a Money Thing - Junior Series

  Making Money

  Spending Money

  Saving Money

  Borrowing Money

Lesson Plans

The lesson plans include learning objectives, instructions for teaching the lesson, group activities, and quizzes with answer sheets to bring financial literacy into your classroom.

LESSON PLAN LIBRARY