Interest rates are on the rise, so let's get your students to stand up and discuss what that means!

In an effort to slow the economy down and bring inflation to its target goal of 2.0%, the Federal Reserve has once again raised interest rates--this time by 0.50%. That brings the total increase in 2022 to 4.50%. How did the Federal Reserve decide to increase rates again? What signs are they looking for before they stop? What have you noticed as a result of these increases? Discuss these things with a brand new activity:

MOVE: Inflation and Interest Rates

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The So Expensive Series gives students a look at some of the world's most interesting products and why they have such huge price tags!

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Check out NGPF's Econ Collection for more resources that make the connection between Economics and Personal Finance!

About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan grew up with and maintains a love for learning. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a degree in Business Administration and worked in sports marketing for a number of years. After living in Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, and Minnesota, the call of education eventually brought Ryan back to his home state of Wisconsin where he was a Business and Marketing teacher for three years. In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife and daughter, play basketball, read, and go fishing. Now with NGPF, Ryan is excited to help teachers lead the most important course their students will ever take.