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What is Finance in 40?

Finance in 40 is an initiative designed to help students explore financial literacy skills in a standard 40-minute class period during Financial Literacy Month. Through Finance in 40, we aim to advocate for more access to financial education in schools and inspire financially savvy future generations. This challenge is open to all U.S. teachers of grades 6 -12, regardless of subject area.

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How to Participate

1

Register

Let us know you’re joining to enter for a chance to win one of twenty-five $500 prizes in DonorsChoose credits

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Choose a lesson

Plan your class using one of the four lessons below on Credit, Paying for College, Entrepreneurship, or Insurance

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Deliver your lesson by April 30

Lead students through the interactive experience and post photos or videos using #Financein40 and @nextgenpf

4

Celebrate!

Print certificates of completion for your students and keep an eye on your inbox to see if your class won a prize.
Raffle winners will be announced via email on Monday, May 5th, 2025.

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Confirm with your IT department in advance to make sure students can access games on their devices.

Register Now

Take the first step and join us for a chance to win $500 in DonorsChoose credits

Choose a Lesson

Choose from our pre-created lesson plans that fit perfectly into your bell schedule!

LESSON 1

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CREDIT

Students learn the “tricks of the loan trade” and play the role of a loan shark trying to maximize profits.

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40 MIN

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LESSON 2

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Students are in the “driver’s seat” as they make decisions to get to and through college.

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40 MIN

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LESSON 3

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Can you make it as an Uber driver with two kids to support and a mortgage payment due in a week?

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40 MIN

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LESSON 4

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INSURANCE

Can you select insurance to help you survive a few spins on the dreaded Wheel of Bummers?

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40 MIN

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Celebrate!

Choose from printable resources including: certificates, stickers, posters, and more.

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