Teenfinca® Issue 1, 2016:

The information in this video slideshow relates to the topic of ethics in the context of financial decision-making. It poses a set of ethical questions and dilemmas, many of which exist in the real world of teenagers. The questions encourage teenagers to think deeply about ethics and money management. (3:25)

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Teenfinca 2015 Issue 1: This video slideshow introduces students to concepts in trust and how they relate to the financial services industry. 

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Success is not something normally taught as part of the curriculum, yet it is something that we recognise and honour when we see it achieved. As educators, we know success can be achieved in many ways and through many paths. Do our students?

This set of lessons includes activities that prompt students to discuss the concept of success generally, and also in the context of using money wisely, with a balanced awareness of self and others, home and community.

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Teenfinca 2015 Issue 2: We constantly encourage students to ask questions in the classes we teach. Obviously, if students ask questions then they will receive answers that will improve their understanding of various concepts. This video encourages students to ask questions that relate to financial concepts. It provides examples of young people who are thinking financially by asking probing questions when it comes to banking, shopping, investing etc. (4:36)

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Money is taught in school, but it is often limited to its identification and later calculations. One of the key drivers of money in society are the attitudes that inform decision-making. For this reason, it is critical that we engage students in discussions that relate to how attitudes towards money are formed and the possible impacts of those attitudes.

This set of lessons includes activities that prompt students to discuss attitudes about money at both a personal and a societal perspective.

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Teenfinca® Issue 1, 2017

It is very easy for teenagers to follow the spending habits of others and be drawn into targeted marketing campaigns. This video slideshow prompts students to think about their spending behaviors and how they may be influenced by the herd (the crowd of teenagers) groups to which they wish to associate.

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Teenfinca® Issue 1, 2017

This video slideshow reaffirms the importance of the concept of the common good within society, abut also explores how this concept can be applied to financial decision-making.

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Teenfinca® Issue 1, 2017

This video slideshows encourages students to consider the impact money can have on people lives. It is based on research shared in a Ted.com presentation.

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Teenfinca 2015 Issue 2: It is important that students, while in school, are reminded of the opportunity to learn as many financial life skills as possible. This video slideshow  is a gentle reminder for students to find opportunities to learn financial life skills from teachers and the broader finance-related community while still in the safety of the school environment. (3:03)

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Teenfinca® Issue 2, 2016:

This video slideshow asks students to consider the risks of obtaining financial infomration and advice from people and websites they do not know. Using the physical safety metaphor of stranger danger, the slideshow asks students to think about their financial safety and the decision-making associated with that safety. The information prompts students to think about trusted finacnial mentors and networks. (4:22)

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