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Financial Literacy

Play these games to familiarize yourself with financial literacy vocabulary.

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Scarcitylimited availability of resources
Opportunity CostThe value of the next best option given up
Incentivessomething that motivates a person to act
Incomemoney received for work or other sources
BudgetA plan for spending and saving money
ExpensesMoney spent on goods and services
SavingsMoney set aside for future use
CreditBorrowing money with the promise to repay later
InterestExtra money paid for borrowing or earned for saving
DebtMoney that is owed
NeedsBasic items required for survival such as food and shelter
WantsItems that improve quality of life but are not necessary
SpendingUsing money to buy goods and services
SavingKeeping money for future use
Financial LiteracyUnderstanding how to manage money wisely.
Limited ResourcesResources that are not unlimited
Trade-offGiving up one thing to get another
Short Term GoalSomething planned for near future
Long Term GoalSomething planned for the distant future
Fixed ExpensesCosts that stay the same each month
Variable ExpensesCosts that change from month to month
Decision MakingChoosing between different options
Global EconomyThe system of trade and finance across the world.
Money ManagementPlanning how to use and save money
Financial RiskThe chance of losing money when making decisions


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Valdosta, GA

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