Welcome to the Introduction to Financial Literacy lesson!

Financial literacy is the knowledge and skills needed to make informed and effective decisions about money management. This includes budgeting, saving, investing, and understanding credit and debt. Financial literacy is important for everyone, including kids, as it helps to develop healthy financial habits and prepares them for a successful future.

Basic Concepts

Learning about personal finance can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. By starting with the basics, you can build a strong foundation for your financial education. Some basic concepts to understand include:

• Income: This is the money you earn from a job or other sources, such as investments or allowances.
• Expenses: These are the costs associated with living, such as rent, food, utilities, and entertainment.
• Budgeting: This is the process of creating a plan for how you will spend your money.
• Saving: This is setting aside money for a future goal, such as a down payment on a house or a college education.
• Investing: This is using your money to buy assets that have the potential to increase in value over time.
• Credit and debt: This is the use of borrowed money to make a purchase or pay for an expense, and the repayment of that borrowed money over time.

By understanding these basic concepts, you can start to make informed decisions about your money and build a strong financial foundation for your future.

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