Basic+Money+Management

Before you begin the actual units of study, we need to figure out what you already know about money management. You will complete a short inventory entitled, "Money and Money Management Inventory" on paper. Get this inventory from Carrie to start the class. Read through the list of statements and questions simply answering "yes" or "no" to each. Please answer honestly, you will be lost if you say you know something you don't know and bored if you say you don't know something you already know. This inventory is my way of understanding your needs in economics. It is my goal that every student walk out of my class fully able to navigate the adult financial world. Trust me, you will be much better off for it in the end. (Here is where I insert my personal financial story and you learn what NOT to do...) Once you have completed the inventory, discuss your answers with Carrie.

Though it is not listed as one of the units of study in the Economics curriculum, Basic Money Management is at the core of all the units. You need to make money, know how much money you are making, where to store your money so you don't lose it, and how to keep your personal identity safe. Below are links to short introductory activities that cover those exact topics. Make a copy, complete each activity and share it with Carrie for review. When you have completed all four activities move on to the first unit of study, Purchasing a Vehicle.

Activities to Accomplish:
Earning your money Spending your money Saving your money E-Banking Identify Safety