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    Duke University Youth Programs: Financial Literacy

    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Online
    • Provided By: College
    • Session Start: June
    • Session Length: Other
    • Entering Grade: 6th, 7th, 8th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Academic
    • Sub-Categories: Finance
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 12, 13, 14
    • Minimum Cost: $3,000 - $6,999
    • Career Clusters: Finance
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Durham, North Carolina
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    Overview

    Gain life skills and knowledge that will be an asset now and into your future! This week-long course for middle school students teaches both the fundamentals of building financial literacy as well as developing a healthy relationship with money.

    Through realistic simulations, games and other problem-solving activities, participants will develop practical strategies for managing their money and making strong financial decisions. Topics will include: 

    • Budgeting 
    • Money management
    • Saving and emergency funds
    • Financial recovering
    • Spending decision making
    • Investing (401k, Real Estate, Crypto, Stocks & Bonds, Precious Materials/Collectibles)
    • Income streams
    • Taxes
    • Assets vs liabilities
    • Credit vs loans & debt
    • Credit scores

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