Personal Finance
"It's not about being an economist - its about understanding the world and how it operates, and how you can affect it. It's about empowering kids to be able to make effective decisions in their lives." - Kellie Friend MCEE Master Teacher and Turtle Lake Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher
Class Description:
Personal Finance is a year long course designed to help students use money wisely. This course is designed to help students learn how to responsibly and effectively manage money for life. Topics discussed are financial planning, careers, budgets, savings, investments, credit and insurance. You will learn about financial responsibilities, opportunities and pitfalls.
Prerequisites:None
|
Preferred Year:
Sophomore, Juniors, and Seniors
* Highly encourage class*
**Most relevant during Junior year**
* Highly encourage class*
**Most relevant during Junior year**
Textbook:
Managing Your Personal Finances By Joan S. Ryan