Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 29

Saving, Spending, and Investing

Everyone who earns money has to make choices about what to do with it. The three main things people do with money are: saving, spending, and investing. Understanding all three helps you make smart financial decisions.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between saving, spending, and investing
2Explain why balancing all three financial actions is important
3Sort financial decisions into the correct category
4Match financial decisions to saving, spending, or investing

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