Course Description

The purpose of this course is to teach students how their individual choices affect their occupational goals and future earnings. We cover income, money management, spending and credit, and saving and investing. We will learn about financial planning which is defined by what we want to achieve in life. Students will design personal and household budgets; simulate use of checking and savings accounts; and understand finance debt, credit, insurance and taxes. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making personal finance decisions.