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Money Math Learning Series

Scope

This MoneyMath Learning Series textbook is generally appropriate for students in grades 9, 10, 11 of high school. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 form the "core curriculum" and are the easiest to read and understand. As to reading level, Chapters 11, 12, and 13 are the most difficult, and are best suited to grade 11 and 12 students. More >

Introduction

So much (maybe even too much!) of the everyday world is about making and managing money. Underpinning most decisions made by private and public companies is an analysis of whether certain actions will increase or decrease their chances of making money. More >

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Table of Contents

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Scope 1
Introduction 3
Chapter 1: Spreadsheets 7
Chapter 2: Interest Rates and Loans 21
Chapter 3: Savings Accounts 39
Chapter 4: Checking Accounts 61
Chapter 5: Home Mortgages 71
Chapter 6: Auto Loans 85
Chapter 7: Credit and Debit Cards 89
Chapter 8: Bonds 101
Chapter 9: Stocks 125
Chapter 10: Risk and Diversification 145
Chapter 11: Mutual Funds 175
Chapter 12: Taxes 191
Chapter 13: Inflation 209
Glossary 217
About the Author 237
Index 239

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The Actuarial Foundation wishes to acknowledge the support of MARC Munich Re Group for the printing of this book.