Mr. Money Mustache: A blog and app to make money mastery easy

"Mr. Money Mustache" is an engaging and effective approach to financial literacy that uses contemporary language and humor to make money management fun. The blog's advice is concise, data-driven, and applicable to daily life. The creator, Peter Adeney, began the blog after realizing that good financial literacy is essential for a better quality of life. The blog offers informative posts on financial management and includes a forum for users to ask questions and receive a more in-depth understanding of the skills they are learning. Parents should be aware that the blog's language may not be appropriate for younger readers. Additionally, there is a Mr. Money Mustache mobile app available for download that offers even more resources for financial literacy. The app features a variety of tools, including budgeting tools, savings calculators, and investment trackers, making it an all-encompassing resource for anyone interested in managing their finances.

Grades: All grades

Cost: Free and no ads

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Key features

Type of Tool: Blog and Mobile App

Time required: Varies. Students can choose the amount of time they want to spend mastering concepts and applying knowledge in their daily lives.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read): Yes

Screens

Screens:  Yes, an electronic device is required

Online requirement: Yes

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver.

Prep Time:  n/a

Other characteristics

Modality: Visual

Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   Self-directed learning, Inclusive of diverse viewpoints and perspectives, Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: No, there is no assessment component

State Standards: No

Teacher Accounts: No

Read Reviews: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.truegem.mmm&hl=en&showAllReviews=true

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Melissa Chan

Melissa Chan is a high school student and volunteer for schoolclosures.org and masteryhour.org

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