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The Spending Trap

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Consumer Skills

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Click on the Kahoot icon below to begin the quiz.

Alternatively, you can use EdPuzzle.

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You’ve completed the exercise, now it’s time to learn

more about the current event:

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Discussion Prompt:

Have you ever spent more to save money or get a deal? Explain.

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Extend Your Learning

Three Relevant Resources from NGPF:

  • Comparison Shopping (Lesson)
  • MATH: Unit Price (Activity)
  • ECON: What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)? (Activity)

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References:

  • Think "spaving" — or spending to save — can save you money? Think again. (CBS)
  • 4 Money Trends Worth Following To Fix Your Finances In 2024 (Forbes)
  • Americans can’t stop ‘spaving’ — here’s how to avoid this financial trap (CNBC)

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