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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Saving Private Pensions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the importance of financial security after retirement, examine current problems with pension plans in the private sector, research different retirement options, and create a "How it Works" poster.
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Uncle Fed's Taxes: Tax Topic 401, Wages and Salaries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Uncle Fed's Tax board explains withholding tax from wages and salaries. Mentions various forms that are used when filing taxes.
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Primary
Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: $5,000 Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of Huey Long's plan to help Americans in the Depression was to grant Americans $5,000. This is a primary source site that provides the details of his plan.
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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

For Students 9th - 10th
A federal government corporation that protects the pension benefits of 43 million Americans. Search the online directory for missing participants. Pension publications too.
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Pensions & Investments

For Students 9th - 10th
Current pension headlines, news, and other information. Most content available only to paying subscribers.