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Build Your Bank: Hawaiʻi is a financial literacy program designed specifically for Hawaiʻi students. Aligned to Hawaiʻi State standards, the curriculum helps students build real-world money skills through relatable scenarios, custom-built characters, interactive applications, and locally relevant examples. With videos featuring story arcs, local voiceover, and guidance from cultural subject matter experts, students learn how to make thoughtful financial decisions, manage money, and build confidence for life beyond the classroom.
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Unit 1 - Earning Income
Module 1: Payroll Deductions
Module 2: Compensation & Benefits
Module 3: Education ROI
Module 4: Economic & Technology Changes
Module 5: Retirement Income
Unit 2 - Spending
Module 1: Influences on Spending
Module 2: Budgeting
Module 3: Smart Purchases
Module 4: Housing Decisions
Module 5: Consumer Protection
Unit 3 - Saving
Module 1: Why We Save
Module 2: Savings & Well-Being
Module 3: Compound Interest
Module 4: Account Types
Module 5: Tax-Advantaged Saving
Unit 4 - Investing
Module 1: Why Invest
Module 2: Types of Assets
Module 3: Pooled Funds
Module 4: Risk & Return
Module 5: Risk Tolerance
Unit 5 - Managing Credit
Module 1: Understanding Interest Rates & Fees
Module 2: Managing Debt
Module 3: Paying for Higher Education
Module 4: Understanding Credit Scores
Module 5: Understanding Credit Reports
Unit 6 - Managing Risk
Module 1: Financial Loss & Emergencies
Module 2: Auto Insurance & Required Coverage
Module 3: Health Insurance & Financial Protection
Module 4: Public Programs & Financial Support
Module 5: Protecting Yourself Online