Ask students to write a one- to two-page children’s bedtime story that would teach a young child a lesson about money.
	What’s more important—the job or the money? Discuss this question with students or ask them to write a brief opinion piece.
	Why borrow money? Discuss when and why it makes sense to borrow.
	Stop me, please! Discuss students’ greatest spending weaknesses. When do they wish someone would just stop them—and how could they stop?
	Messing up the interview. Discuss all the ways a person could mess up a job interview and lose the opportunity to be hired.
	Money in my life. Discuss the role and importance of money in our lives. What are the benefits? What are the negative aspects? What’s important to keeping a proper perspective?
	Reality check. Brainstorm to come up with a list of the basic expenses necessary for a modest level of financial comfort. What minimum annual income would be needed?
	"I just can’t stand..." Which ads do students find annoying and why? Which ads do they like and why?
	"Who wants to be a millionaire?" Who does want to be a millionaire and why? Who doesn’t and why not? Have each student make a list of what he/she would do with a million dollar windfall and hand it in on an unsigned piece of paper. Review the lists with the class.
	Jobs we love—and what it takes. Brainstorm jobs that students think would be great. Pick the top 10. Review the qualifications required to obtain each job.