Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: My Credit Rating: Why Should I Care?
Credit is a wonderful tool for the consumer. It can enhance your quality of life. It enables you to buy and enjoy a purchase before you have the money to pay for it. On the other hand, it can create serious problems for people who use it...
Columbia University
Leaks Necessary to News Reporting
Anonymous sources are a troubling fact of life for journalists and news consumers, according to this article that quotes some of the profession's heavy hitters.
Other
Polling report.com
How's the President doing? What do people think of the death penalty? Who will win the next election? This polling site offers the results of a number of national polls on a variety of topics. Most are current and include tables and charts.
Education Development Center
Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Electricity
Moving away from the fantasy worlds of video games, No Way draws learners into a compelling real-life scenario in which they are editorial interns at a science-themed website. This classroom activity on electricity offers a fun way for...
Federal Trade Commission
On Guard Online: Spam
Presents guidelines for consumers, businesses, and kids for how to deal with spam as well as a procedure for reporting spam incidents.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Credit Scores
Explanation of credit scores, including what credit scores are, how they are created, how they are used, and how consumers can improve them.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Privacy Choices for Personal Financial Information
A clear explanation of what consumers can and cannot do about how companies use their private information.
Other
Experian: Credit Score Basics
[PDF] An explanation of credit scores and credit reports from one of the three major credit reporting companies.
Other
Federal Consumer Information Center: Bankruptcy Basics
This resource contains a detailed report on the basics of bankruptcy. It goes into detail concerning chapters: 7, 13, 11, 12, and 9 bankruptcy. It also defines bankruptcy terminology.
University of Missouri
University of Missouri: Wise Pockets: Four Dollars and Fifty Cents
This is a lesson geared towards elementary level students. Using the book Four Dollars and Fifty Cents by Eric Kimmel, the teacher instructs students about the terms creditor, debtor, collateral, credit, and credit report. Lesson...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Home Ownership Positives and Negatives
Peruse a few articles provided and answer several probing questions about the pros and cons to owning a home or renting a home. Create a report on the data discovered.
Other
The Auto Channel
Website contains the latest news, issues, road conditions, recalls, and reports for the car owner and auto industry.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: Sharing Secrets With Lawmakers
The Center for the Study of Intelligence at the CIA offers a detailed report on CIA intelligence sharing with Congress. Content addresses what "Intelligence sharing" is, how it works, its impact, and more.
Other
Global Footprint Network: Footprint Calculator
With this resource, students answer questions about their lifestyles and, in return, receive an ecological footprint report. It states how many planets would be required to support the human race if everyone had the same footprint.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Car Loan Project
Each student will buy (hypothetically) a car that will need to be financed. The student will need to look at different options and decide which will be the best choice for his situation. The student will need to find an advertisement for...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Lunch Spending Survey Infographic
According to the results of a new survey commissioned by Visa, respondents reported spending an average of $53 per week on lunch. Overall, the most popular spot to eat lunch was at home (42%), and full-time employees tended to stick...
Other
Kid Space: Magazing & Newspaper Articles
Here are descriptions of popular magazines appropriate for young readers from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Follow linked titles to the magazines' homepages.
Curated OER
Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, During the 2000 Election Campaign
February, 2004, report on the announcement that Ralph Nader was going to run for President of the United States as independent candidate. Video segment accompanies the report.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Senate Reacts to Gas Prices
In the wake of rising gas prices and oil company profits, the Senate reacts with proposals to help consumers. There is also a discussion between experts about gas prices, profits, solutions, etc. Transcripts, audio and video of reports...
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Infographic: Equifax Data Breach Settlement
Infographic displays information about the Equifax data breach settlement that provided up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach.
US Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service: Problems With Food Products
Learn what steps to take when you have a problem with a food product.
MsMoney
Ms Money: Deciphering Your Bank Statement
This site explains the items that appear on a bank statement and also includes procedures for reconciling a bank statement. Click on the headings for more information. Also, explore the additional financial topics by clicking menu items.