Money Matters 2 Me

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As part of the Money Matters Fair, enter for a chance to win an iPod Shuffle. Print this entry form (be sure to print both pages). Complete at least three of these financial literacy activities; answer questions about those activities on the entry form. Contest open to Howard County students in grades 6 through college.

Submit your entry at any Howard County Library System branch.  Deadline to enter is 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 1.


Planning Ahead

Uncover Your Money Personality

Discover how far ahead your financial future stretches by playing the Longevity Game

Create a spending plan


Choosing a Career

How does what you learn affect how you earn?

Find your place on the World of Work Map

Decode your paycheck


Saving

Discover The Truth About Millionaires

When Will You Be a Millionaire?

Set a savings goal

Understand compound interest


Spending

What Kind of Spender are You?

Take the Spending Challenge

How long does it take to pay off that debt?


Credit Cards

Test your Credit IQ

Which card is the best for you?

Read a credit card statement


Buying a Car

Choose your dream car using the Perfect Car Finder

What is the True Cost to Own a Car?

Calculate your car payment


Preventing Identity Theft

Play Identity Theft Face Off

Don't take the bait in Phishing Scams

Slam Spam Scams


Banking Basics

Read a bank statement

Write a check

Keep a check register