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Intro to Financial Literacy

A specially designed course written by students, for students, and approved by educators around the world.

This foundational course is designed to empower students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of personal finance. Students gain insights into budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed financial decisions for a secure and prosperous future.

  • Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Financial Responsibility

    Lesson 1.2: Wants vs. Needs

    Lesson 1.3: Demonstrating Financial Responsibility

    Lesson 1.4: Analyzing Financial Information and Fraud

    Lesson 1.5: Consumer Protection Laws

    Lesson 1.6: Financial Goal Setting and Consumer Protection

  • Lesson 2.1: Checking Concepts and Features

    Lesson 2.2: Pros vs. Cons of a Checking Account

    Lesson 2.3: How to Write a Check

    Lesson 2.4: Importance of Tracking Checks

    Lesson 2.5: Balancing an Account

    Lesson 2.6: Overdraft Fees

    Lesson 2.7: Online Banking

    Lesson 2.8: Banks vs. Credit Unions

  • Lesson 3.1: Details of a Loan

    Lesson 3.2: Reasons to Use a Credit Card

    Lesson 3.3: Reading a Schumer Box

    Lesson 3.4: Choosing a Credit Card

    Lesson 3.5: Personal Loan Features and Benefits

    Lesson 3.6: Reading and Influencing a Credit Report

  • Lesson 4.1: Understanding the Definition of Saving

    Lesson 4.2: Saving Strategies

    Lesson 4.3: Deciding Forms of Saving

  • Lesson 5.1: Wants vs. Needs Review

    Lesson 5.2: Understanding Wealth

    Lesson 5.3: Budgeting Strategies

    Lesson 5.4: Gross Pay vs. Net Pay

    Lesson 5.5: Freelance/Gig Economy

    Lesson 5.6: Household Budget

    Lesson 5.7: Transportation Budget

    Lesson 5.8: Food Budget

  • Lesson 6.1: Federal Tax Revenues

    Lesson 6.2: Tax Systems

    Lesson 6.3: Frequent IRS Forms

    Lesson 6.4: Specialties Involving Tax

    Lesson 6.5: Information Needed to File Taxes

  • Lesson 7.1: Reasons to Invest

    Lesson 7.2: Introduction to the Stock Market

    Lesson 7.3: Introduction to Stock Security

    Lesson 7.4: Types of Stocks

    Lesson 7.5: Value of a Company

    Lesson 7.6: Reading a Stock

    Lesson 7.7: Common Investing Strategies

  • Lesson 8.1: Alternative Investment Options

    Lesson 8.2: Introduction to Cryptocurrency

    Lesson 8.3: Understanding Cryptocurrencies: Advantages and Disadvantages

    Lesson 8.4: Cryptocurrency Risks and Safeguarding Investments

    Lesson 8.5: Introduction to NFTs

  • Lesson 9.1: Social Media Influence

    Lesson 9.2: Advertisements and Dark Patterns

    Lesson 9.3: Comparison Shopping

    Lesson 9.4: Scams and Fraud

  • Lesson 10.1: Introduction to Career Pathways

    Lesson 10.2: Choosing a Career

    Lesson 10.3: Skills Needed in the Workplace

    Lesson 10.4: Finding a Job

    Lesson 10.5: Drafting a Resume

    Lesson 10.6: Building a LinkedIn Profile

    Lesson 10.7: Interviewing for a Job

    Lesson 10.8: Negotiating Job Terms and Benefits

    Lesson 10.9: Starting a New Job

    Lesson 10.10: Successes of Having a Job

  • Lesson 11.1: How to Pay for College

    Lesson 11.2: Applying for FAFSA: Step-by-Step Guide

    Lesson 11.3: Loans vs. Scholarships vs. Grants

    Lesson 11.4: Repaying your Student Loans

  • Lesson 12.1: Introduction to Financial Inequality

    Lesson 12.2: Gender and Pay Equity

    Lesson 12.3: Racial Wealth Gap

    Lesson 12.4: Socioeconomic Status (SES) and Access to Resources

    Lesson 12.5: Systemic Barriers and Discrimination

    Lesson 12.6: Government Policies and Programs

Curriculum for the Classroom

  • 12 UNITS

    units covering topics such as financial responsibility, budgeting, taxes, investing, consumer skills, career applications, and paying for college.

  • 72 LESSONS

    diving into specific financial strategies, building credit, spotting scams, interviewing for a job, and applying for college financial aid step-by-step.

  • 288 QUIZ

    questions (at least) on the online platform with an additional 204 knowledge assessments (released Jan 2024) for the paper supplements.

  • 186 PARTS

    spanning over all 72 lessons; each lesson contains multiple parts containing text content, interactive graphics, and engaging videos.

  • 40 HOURS

    (at least) of direct online platform usage when a student uses the Intertwined online platform.

  • 5 MONTHS

    worth of all material - online and paper; our resources can can be used for a 9-week, semester-long, or year-long course.

Immersive Text Content

Written and diligently researched by the Intertwined team, our text content focuses on what matters most - relevant information. With so many outdated textbooks and online resources seemingly promoting someone else’s product, our unbiased and objective approach immerses students in financial scenarios, ensuring that they’ll learn what they actually need for their financial futures.

Is this plagiarized? NO, Grammarly’s checker has us consistently below 8%, well below the accepted 15% level.

Interactive Graphics

Creatively and colorfully designed graphics highlight key financial topics important for student success. While our generation is notoriously known for a short attention span, Intertwined leverages the online platform to captivate audiences and drive student success.

Engaging Videos

Sometimes, we get tired of reading. With engaging videos embedded throughout the curriculum, students can watch licensed videos from John & Hank Green (yes, the famous brothers), Go Ponder, How S#it Works, and Robert Reich that enhance the financial learning experience.

Scenario Questions

Assessing what students learned, Intertwined’s AI-driven assessments adapt to how each student answers questions. To learn more, click here.