Danbury Library presents: Your Financial Future for Teens: Start Early, Save Often
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 04/12/2022
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Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email upon completing registration.
Want to save for a major purchase? Interested in getting a head start on your financial journey? In this workshop for teens, we’ll discuss how to get started saving, knowing your financial goals, different savings products, the difference between saving and investing, and some basics on what you should know before you invest. We will also introduce a fun, fast-paced investing game.
Workshop Content:
- Why save?
- What are your financial goals?
- How to get started saving
Products—Savings accounts, CD
Banks, Credit unions
- The Magic of Compound Interest (Rule of 72)
- Difference between saving and investing
- Basics to Know Before You Invest
- Understanding risk versus reward
- Three Types of Investment Products
Stocks
Bonds
Mutual Funds
Play online investing game for up to 10 minutes
Wrap -up and Poll (3 questions or less)
FREE! Registration is required.
Register here: https://danburylibrary.evanced...
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