Hat tip to Ren Makino for pointing out this TED video (11:03) that demonstrates how the need for financial education permeates every corner of American society:

Questions:

• What are some of the statistics that Curtis mentions about the state of finances in the U.S.?
• What role does money play in the crime statistics he mentions?
• What are the four timeless rules that are the foundation of Curtis’s program?
• Does Curtis believe that you need a professional to manage your finances?
• What are some examples in your life where emotions have gotten in the way of sound financial decisions?
• Do you agree with Curtis that “financial literacy is not a skill but a lifestyle?” Explain.

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Looking for more engaging videos to supplement your lessons? Be sure to check out the NGPF Video Library.

About the Author

Tim Ranzetta

Tim's saving habits started at seven when a neighbor with a broken hip gave him a dog walking job. Her recovery, which took almost a year, resulted in Tim getting to know the bank tellers quite well (and accumulating a savings account balance of over $300!). His recent entrepreneurial adventures have included driving a shredding truck, analyzing executive compensation packages for Fortune 500 companies and helping families make better college financing decisions. After volunteering in 2010 to create and teach a personal finance program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Tim saw firsthand the impact of an engaging and activity-based curriculum, which inspired him to start a new non-profit, Next Gen Personal Finance.