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    10 Requirements Updated March 29, 2026 Eagle Required View Official Page Download Free Pamphlet Download Fillable Worksheet
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    Personal Management Merit Badge

    Learn budgeting, saving, investing, credit, insurance, and time management through hands-on activities to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.

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    What you'll do

    • 1 1. Smart Shopping Choose an item that your family might want to purchase that is considered a major expense.
    • 2 2. Budgeting Prepare a budget reflecting your expected income (allowance, gifts, wages), expenses, and savings for a period of 13 …
    • 3 Psychology of Money Discuss with your counselor FIVE of the following concepts:
    • 4 Saving vs. Investing Explain the following to your counselor:
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    Personal Development
    Eagle Required
    Yes
    Updated
    March 29, 2026

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