2014+PERSONAL+FINANCE

//The goal of Personal Finance is to help students to become financially responsible, conscientious members of society. To reach that end, this course develops students understanding and skills in such areas as money management, budgeting, financial goal attainment, the wise use of credit, insurance, investments, and consumer rights and responsibilities. //

//Personal Finance is a two-semester course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Using simulations such as Virtual Business Personal Finance students will experience real world scenarios and use strategies covered in the course to help them make sound financial decisions. Students will design personal and household budgets; simulate use of checking and saving accounts; demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, and credit management; evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions.//

//**Unit 1 -- Financial Responsibility and Decision Making**//

 * 1) [|Decision Making Magic] Handout
 * [|Decision Making Magic] Note-Taking Sheet
 * 1) Values
 * 2) Setting Financial Goals
 * 3) A Collage About Me
 * 4) Life Cycle of Financial Planning
 * 5) What the Future Holds
 * 6) The Place You Will Go
 * 7) Interest Investing
 * 8) Career Search