Personal Finance
Course Description
The Personal Finance course is intended to prepare students to be successful financial citizens. They will learn their role and responsibilities as a responsible financial planner and saver as well as learn about the services, functions, and products of the financial industry. In addition, they will make informed buying decisions and understand personal taxation, wills, insurance, and contracts. Finally, they will learn about saving and investing as well as consumer credit and loans.
Course Requirments
Grade Level
9-12
Materials
None
Duration
1 Semester
Credit Value
0.5
Prerequisites
None
Major Concepts
Module 1: Money and You: The Role of Individuals and Families in the Global Economy
Module 2: Money Decisions: Personal and Family Financial Choices
Module 3: Money Making: Strategies for Creating and Managing Income
Module 4: Money Help: Services, Functions and Products in the Financial Industry
Module 5: Making Informed Buying Decisions
Module 6: Money to the Government: Personal Taxation
Module 7: Protecting Money: Insurance, Wills, and Contracts
Module 8: Growing Money: Saving and Investing
Module 9: Borrowing Money: Consumer Credit and Loans Part I
Module 10: Money and Risk: Consumer Credit and Loans Part II
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