SS.8.FL.3.6

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Identify the value of a person’s savings in the future as determined by the amount saved and the interest rate. Explain why the earlier people begin to save, the more savings they will be able to accumulate, all other things equal, as a result of the power of compound interest.

Remarks

Use the Rule of 72 to determine the number of years it will take for their savings to double in value. Using a formula for compound interest, calculate how much two different savers, one who starts to save at age 21 and one who starts to save at age 35, will have at retirement.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Financial Literacy
Standard: Identify and compare the different means and risks of saving and investing money, including the impact of inflation and interest rates.
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2104060: M/J Introduction to Personal Financial Literacy (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))

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SS.8.FL.3.AP.6: Identify the value of a person’s savings in the future as determined by the amount saved and the interest rate.

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