NGPF On-Demand is a professional development opportunity that allows teachers to deepen their content knowledge on their own schedule and at their own pace.

One of the 16 modules currently available is "The Psychology of Saving". In this module, you will identify hurdles to saving money and learn strategies to make saving easier. 

Here are some highlights from the module: 

• Learn about the obstacles and cognitive biases that make savings difficult and share your learning with other teachers. Here is a peek at one collaborative board in the module:  

• Read about financial personality types and take a quiz to determine your money personality
• Watch a video explaining 3 psychology tricks to help you save more money 

Interested in learning strategies to make saving money easier? Visit our NGPF On-Demand library and get started on "The Psychology of Saving" and explore the other available modules! 

Note: These modules are not designed for direct use with students. Additional details and FAQs are available on the NGPF On-Demand webpage. 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.