Engage your students in a fun Friday by combining financial education with Valentine's Day celebration.

1. Personal Finance-Themed Valentines 

Add a little fun and humor to your classroom with a charming way to teach financial concepts while celebrating the season of love. Each of these witty Valentines comes with a clever, finance-themed phrase that not only brings a smile but also subtly educates. 

2. Cash and Cupid: A Valentine's Day Word Search

After students find all of the Valentine's Day themed words, they’ll use the remaining uncircled letters to solve a riddle: What is key for both enduring love and sound investing? There are 18 words plus the riddle, all of which can be completed in around 15 minutes. 

3. FinCap Friday: The Business of Love

In 2025, consumers are projected to spend a record-breaking amount on this romantic holiday, buying popular gifts like jewelry, flowers, and candy. Watch this episode of FinCap Friday with your class to dive into the financial aspects of Valentine's Day!

4. MOVE: The Real Relationship Test

In this activity, students will take on the role of a character who is soon to be married and practice reconciling their finances with a partner on a variety of topics in their financial lifestyles, such as housing, debt, etc.

BONUS: NGPF Podcast with Aaron Thomas, Author of “The Prenup Prescription”

In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely and Aaron explore the complexities of modern marital finances and the importance of prenuptial agreements. Aaron's insights provide valuable guidance on navigating the often tricky intersection of love and finance.

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Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.

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