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Savings will put you in the drivers seat
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Lesson Objectives IIdentify “ emergencies, goals and irregular expenses” as the three categories of savings EExplore t he eight saving strategies presented IIdentify t he Truth in Savings Act and define the term “annual percentage yield” (APY) EExplain t he benefits of interest compounding and calculate compound interest.
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LList t hree benefits of depositing savings in an FDIC insured account UUse the Rule of 72 to determine savings outcomes. CCompare different types of savings products. DDiscuss how investing money is different from saving money
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Reasons for Saving Money Emergencies -put aside 6 – 8 months of living expenses, to be used in case of job layoff, illness, or other “SHIFT HAPPENS” Irregular or seasonal expenses -such as holiday spending, replacement or purchase of big ticket items Financial Goals- such as retirement, home ownership, college and technical training
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8 Saving Strategies to Help You Save FFocus on reaching a “SMART” goal UUse the “Pizza Principle” MMotivate yourself PPay yourself first CComparison shop before you buy EExamine your spending habits BBegin today and save regularly DDirect Deposit your savings into a savings account
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Review Major Vocabulary Terms and concepts PPay yourself first- P ut at least 10% of your pay away in a savings account FFDIC -Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ensures deposits up to 250,000 IInterest - money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent
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CCompound interest rate - Interest figured on money deposited plus interest at a specified rate. RRule of 72. A method used to estimate the amount of time or interest it will take for savings to double in value. TTruth in Savings A ct-Law established in 1991, requires financial institutions to provide information about costs and interest-earning accounts in uniform terms. Helps consumers compare savings products and make informed decisions.
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Vocabulary Terms and concepts aannual percentage yield (APY) - The rate of yearly earnings from an account, including compound interest. LLiquidity – Refers to how quickly and conveniently you can retrieve your money from an investment, and at what cost if any.
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How to Chose the Right Savings Account for you? Look for Financial Institutions that are insures with the FDIC or NCUA (National Credit Union Association) Compare APR (interest rate) to ensure maximum growth Determine the liquidity of your savings- Do you want to be able to take the money out without penalty? (The longer you promise to keep it in a savings account the better the higher the interest rate.) Ask customer service representatives
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Basic Types of Accounts SSavings Accounts- o ffer liquidity in exchange for lower interest rates AA Certificate of Deposit (CD)- O ffer higher interest rates in exchange for less liquidity. You make a contract with the financial institution to leave a certain amount of money on deposit for an agreed about period of time. MMoney Market Accounts o ffer you a higher interest and liquidity in exchange for maintaining a high minimum balance. continued
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Investing for Future Long-Term Goals is different from saving because the risk is higher with the possibility of earning even more money. SStocks -Shares or small pieces of a company that can be purchased MMutual Funds – Allow you to pool your money with other investors to purchase many different stocks, bonds, or other assets held by the fund. BBonds – Are long term loans issued by the government, company, or local authority usually used to finance things such as schools, construction, and development. continued
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Investing for Future Long-Term Goals RReal Estate- purchasing property such as homes, apartments, complexes, land, or buildings usually takes longer to purchase and sell than many other investments PPrecious Metals and Collections -Gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, and other collectibles continued
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How to Choose the Right Savings Account for you? Maximize your savings by considering total amount deposited interest rate time span of deposit interest type: simple interest or compound interest compound interest frequency of compounding
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Compare rates
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Calculating Compound Interest 1. Multiply the deposit amount by the annual interest rate 2. Divide Step 1 answer by rate of compounding 3. Add Step 2 answer to deposit amount to get new balance with interest continued
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Calculating Compound Interest
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Calculating compound interest (problem one) Jacob opens an online only savings account and deposits $50 each month. The annual interest rate is 2.5 percent. Interest is compounded monthly. What is the account balance after 5 months?
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Calculating compound interest (problem one) Month- EVERY MONTH ADD FIFTY DOLLARS to balance Step 1 Multiply the deposit amount by the annual interest rate Step 2 Divide Step 1 answer by rate of compounding Step 3 Add Step 2 answer to deposit amount to get new balance with interest I. Opening balance 0 add $50.00 $50.oo x 2.5% 50 x.025 = $1.25 $1.25 / 12 =.10$50.00 +.10 = $50.10 2. $50.10 + $50.00 =$100.10 $100.10 x.025 = $2.50 $2.50 /12 =.21$100.10 +.21 = $100.31 3.$100.31 +$50.00 =$150.31 $150.31 x. 025 = $3.76 $3.76 / 12 =.31$150.31 +.31 = $150.62 4$150.62 + $50.00 = $200.62 $200.62 x. 025 = $5.02 $5.02 / 12 =.42$200.62 +.42 = $201.04 5 $201.04 + $50.00 = $251.04 $251.04 x.025 = $6.28 $251.04 /12 =.52$251.04 +.52 = $251.56
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Challenge yourself then check with your partner James opened a savings account and deposited $1,525.00. The interest rate is 2.73 percent and interest is compounded quarterly. How much interest will her deposit earn her after one year?
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Don’t PANIC … There are calculators to help! http://www.bankrate.com/cd.aspx?ic_id =calc_savings_bank-rates_globalnav http://www.bankrate.com/cd.aspx?ic_id =calc_savings_bank-rates_globalnav http://www.mathsisfun.com/money/com pound-interest.html http://www.mathsisfun.com/money/com pound-interest.html
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Rule of 72 UUse Rule of 72 to estimate the amount of time or interest needed to double savings TTo find the number of years to double savings, divide 72 by interest rate TTo find the annual interest rate needed to double savings, divide 72 by number of years continued
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Rule of 72 HHow long will it take $1000 deposited at a 4% interest rate to double in value? FFind the annual interest rate you need to double your savings if your savings was in an account for 20 years continued
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Rule of 72 772 divided by 4 is 18; in 18 years your $1,000 will be worth approximately $2,000 772 divided by 20 is 3.6; your savings must be in an account paying 3.6% for it to double in 20 years
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Central Ideas of the Chapter AA savings plan is an essential piece of an overall financial program. CCompound interest helps your savings grow over time.
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