LESSON: Saving vs spending

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1 70 minutes Financial Literacy Outcome At the end of this lesson, students will: be able to create a personal budget. Curriculum Expectations Grades 11 and 12, Social Sciences and Humanities (2000) Managing Personal Resources (H1P3E) Personal responsibilities Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between effective decision making and well-being. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of personal decision making. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which money can be used most efficiently in attaining a specific goal. What You Need Spend or save (Appendix 3.1) Saving vs spending (Appendix 3.2) Computer lab Minds On Class: Human Bar Graph Distribute handout Saving vs spending quiz (Appendix 3.2) Have students complete quiz Crumple quiz and snowball to the centre Each student chooses a piece of crumpled paper Students line-up under the letter according to the paper in their hands (not what they actually chose) PAGE 1

2 Minds On (continued) Individual: Computer app Spend or save? Most of us will likely choose or prefer to spend now and save later. Does it really matter if we spend now and start saving at a later date? Have students check out their latte factor Action Whole Class Compound Interest Distribute handout Spend or save (Appendix 3.1) Complete the handout and discuss the results (you may wish to assess this in addition to any class discussion) Review terms used in Appendix 3.1 Investment period: length of time you invest Investment value: how much your investment is worth Use an online calculator to help you to calculate interest earned e.g.: Bankrate Simple Savings Calculator Money Chimp Compound Interest Calculator Discuss and complete savings tips (chart paper or electronic): Start early Set up an emergency fund Pay yourself first Make savings automatic Grow your savings (Rule of 72) Note: Rule of 72 indicates how fast money doubles. To determine the rate, divide the time by 72. To determine the length of time, divide the rate by 72. Others as given Give ongoing feedback and have them peer review their monthly expenditure sheets. PAGE 2

3 Consolidation/ Debrief Class: Discussion Using an online calculator, how much do they need to put aside now, if they want to retire at age 60? rrsp-calculator/ If you save $5 dollars a day for 45 years Compare actual amount invested (saved) to investment value (use current rate of interest) Or Recall article from earlier lesson about sport celebrities that have gone broke 60% of NBA players go broke after they retire If you were the adviser to an NBA player, how would you make sure he stays financially afloat? PAGE 3

4 Appendix 3.1: Spend or save? Spend or save? Most of us will likely choose or prefer to spend now and save later. Does it really matter if we spend now and start saving at a later date? Let s look at two friends who have different goals and saving habits. Katherine prefers to spend now and save later. She will start her retirement savings account at age 35. She will make an initial contribution of $2,000, and then continue with monthly contributions of $200 until age 65. Nadine prefers to save now for her future. She decides to start her retirement savings plan at age 18. She will make an initial contribution of $100 and continue to make monthly contributions of $100 until age How much will Katherine have contributed to her RRSP at age 65? 2. How much will Nadine have contributed to her RRSP at age 65? 3. Who do you think will have the larger amount at age 65? Why? PAGE 4

5 4. Calculate how much both savings plans are worth if their investments grew at a rate of 7% compounded annually. Use an online calculator to help you get your answer. (For example: Investments & Regular Deposits calculator on 5. What conclusions can you draw regarding investment period and investment value? Specifically, what impact does time have on investment value? PAGE 5

6 Appendix 3.2: Savings vs spending quiz Multiple Choice: 1. To help meet security and future needs, it is recommended by financial advisors that a person should set aside the following percentage of earned income. A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25% 2. When interest is calculated only on the principal amount of the investment, it is known as A. straight interest B. simple interest C. compound interest D. calculated interest 3. To get as much value for your purchase, the wise consumer may consider doing one or more of the following. A. avoid impulse buying B. check out warranties C. consider buying high quality D. all of the above 5. Paying your credit card bill just a couple of days after the due date A. could affect your credit rating B. could result in higher interest rate C. will result in interest being accrued on all purchases D. all of the above 6. If you use your credit card to take money out as a cash advance A. interest is calculated from when you take out the cash advance B. you don t have to pay interest as long as you pay your credit card bill by the due date C. the cash advance interest rate is the same or lower than your regular rate D. any payment made goes first to paying off your cash advance balance 4. Budgeting has been described as financial planning for your dreams and wants because budgeting will A. show that you have money B. give you a plan to get your money to work for you C. get you more money D. all of the above PAGE 6