Alaana Kumar, Author at PersonalFinanceLab

Personal Finance Isn’t Just for Economics Class: Making It a School-Wide Priority

Alaana Kumar — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:19:55 +0000

When we think of personal finance, it’s easy to box it into one neat academic category: economics. But money, how we earn it, spend it, save it, and think about it, intersects with almost every part of our lives. So why limit it to just one classroom? By weaving personal finance into subjects across the Read More...

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Teaching Taxes: Helping Students Understand Their Paychecks

Alaana Kumar — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:05:14 +0000

Many students are excited to earn their first paycheck, but it often comes as a surprise when that paycheck is smaller than expected. This is a great opportunity to introduce the topic of taxes in a way that feels relevant to their lives. Why It’s Important for Students to Learn About Taxes For many students, Read More...

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Why We Built PersonalFinanceLab to Go Beyond the Module

Alaana Kumar — Fri, 16 May 2025 16:12:33 +0000

Financial literacy is more than a checklist of topics, it’s a lifelong skill that students must internalize through active engagement, decision-making, and reflection. At PersonalFinanceLab, we believe that the best way to teach financial concepts is by letting students live them — virtually, of course — in safe but realistic simulations that mirror the financial Read More...

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Introducing the “Wealth Whiz Quiz” Mini-Game for Your Students!

Alaana Kumar — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:12:25 +0000

Our latest feature, the Wealth Whiz Quiz, transforms the Study option in the budget game into an interactive and educational experience, perfect for weekend learning. Why Add a Quiz Mini-Game? The Wealth Whiz Quiz is designed to make financial literacy exciting for students while reinforcing essential concepts. It turns studying into a fun, game show-style Read More...

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Feature Highlight – Stocks by Sector

Alaana Kumar — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:01:39 +0000

Learning about the stock market can be tricky for students, especially when they are just starting to understand the concepts of sectors and industries. Finding stocks to build a diversified portfolio can feel overwhelming. To help, we’re excited to introduce PersonalFinanceLab’s newest feature: Stocks by Sector. Introducing Stocks by Sector Stocks by Sector is an Read More...

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Planning For Unexpected Expenses

Alaana Kumar — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:08:08 +0000

Life is full of surprises, but not all of them are pleasant, especially when it comes to our finances. Unexpected expenses, also known as “Spending Shocks,” can derail even the most carefully crafted budgets, leaving you scrambling to cover the cost. According to CBS, over 60% of Americans would struggle to handle a $500 spending Read More...

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Feature Highlight – Economic Concepts Presentation Templates

Alaana Kumar — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:02:06 +0000

As your students explore PersonalFinanceLab, they’re not only dealing with budget details but also shaping their financial futures. We understand the importance of giving them tools that go beyond numbers. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new presentation templates on economic concepts, making complicated financial topics easier for your students to grasp. What are Read More...

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PersonalFinanceLab: A Time-Saver for Teachers

Alaana Kumar — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:46:09 +0000

Teaching personal finance is super important, but it can be a real hassle for teachers. It takes up a lot of their time and energy, which can lead to burnout. That’s where PersonalFinanceLab comes in! We get it and want to make things easier for educators. Our Teacher Resources page is like a gold mine Read More...

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PersonalFinanceLab’s Secret Weapons: Dedicated Account Managers

Alaana Kumar — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:38:54 +0000

In the world of educational technology, support matters as much as the tools themselves. PersonalFinanceLab understands this and stands out with its dedicated account managers. Every teacher at every school has their own dedicated account manager, whose main focus is ensuring teachers are using the PersonalFinanceLab platform with confidence, and being the teachers main point Read More...

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Outstanding Teacher Awards – Winter 2022

Alaana Kumar — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:07:42 +0000

PersonalFinanceLab.com is used by nearly 1,000 teachers each year and we love getting to know each and every one of them! Everyday we are impressed by their dedication and the many unique and innovative ways to teach students about Personal Finance. Today we celebrate one of our many outstanding educators — Terry Ley, a high Read More...

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