Course Syllabus

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Course Outline

• Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Student Information Form
  • Meet the Teacher
  • Pacing Guide
• Lesson 1 - Money & Me
  • 1.0.1 Introduction
  • 1.0.2 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment
  • 1.1 What Do You Value?
  • 1.2.1 How Social Media Keeps You Poor
  • 1.2.2 Social Media & Spending
  • 1.3 The Paradox Of Value
  • 1.4 How Do You Change A Habit
  • 1.5 RECAP Money & Me
  • 1.6 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment
• Lesson 2 - Checking & Online Banking
  • 2.0.1 Introduction
  • 2.0.2 Prepare For Learning Self-Assessment
  • 2.1 How Do Checking Accounts Work?
  • 2.2 10 Reasons To Open A Checking Account
  • 2.3 Fine Print: Checking Account Statement
  • 2.4 Beware Of Banking Fees
  • 2.5 What Is A Direct Deposit?
  • 2.6 Online Banking
  • 2.7 What Is Online Bill Pay?
  • 2.8 P2P Payments
  • 2.9 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment
• Lesson 3 - Budgeting
  • 3.0.1 Introduction 
    3.0.2 Prepare For Learning Self-Assessment 
    3.1 Budgeting 101 
    3.2 Organizing Budget Expenses 
    3.3 Budgeting Strategies  
    3.4 Budgeting Food 
    3.5.1 What Is The Gig Economy? 
    3.5.2 Can You Make It As An Uber Driver?  
    3.6 Budgeting Apps 
    3.7 Salary Budget Activity  
    3.8 Test - Demonstrate Your Understanding  
    3.9 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment 
• Lesson 1-3 Midterm
• Lesson 4 - Taxes
  • 4.0.1 Introduction 
    4.0.2 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment 
    4.1 If Paychecks Could Talk 
    4.2 Fine Print: Pay Stub  
    4.3 Teens & Taxes Presentation 
    4.4 Do I Need To File A Tax Return?  
    4.5 What Is A W-4? 
    4.6 What is a W-2? 
    4.7 Complete the 1040
    4.8 TurboTax Simulation 
    4.9 Tax Prep Checklist For Teens 
    4.10 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment 
• Lesson 5 - Insurance
  • 5.0.1 Introduction 
    5.0.2 Prepare For Learning Self-Assessment 
  • 5.0.3 What's Your Savings Style
  • 5.1 How Much Should You Save? 
    5.2 Difference Between Checking vs. Savings Accounts 
    5.3 Difference Between Savings & Investing 
    5.4 Why Is It So Hard To Save Money?  
    5.5 Resources On Saving Challenges  
    5.6 Living Paycheck To Paycheck 
    5.7 Savings Goals  
    5.8 Saving Tools 
    5.9 Types of Savings Accounts  
    5.10 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment 
• Lesson 6 - Consumer Fraud
  • 6.0.1 Introduction 
    6.0.2 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment 
    6.1 Why Should I Invest? 
    6.2 The Power Of Compounding  
    6.3 What Is The Stock Market?  
    6.4.1 What Is A Stock? 
    6.4.2 How To Read A Stock Quote  
    6.5 Other Investments: Bonds & Mutual Funds 
    6.6 Diversification 
    6.7 Asset Classification  
    6.8.1 Market Index 
    6.8.2 Market Index & Index Funds  
    6.9 Retirement Basics  
    6.10 Build Your Own Portfolio  
    6.11 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment 
• Lesson 4-6 Midterm
• Lesson 7 - Career & Finance Planning
  • 7.0.1 Introduction 
    7.0.2 Prepare For Learning Self-Assessment 
    7.1 Intro To Credit 
    7.2 Fine Print: Credit Card Agreement  
    7.3 Fine Print: Credit Card Statement  
    7.4 Credit Card Debt Explained 
    7.5 Shopping With Interest  
    7.6.1 All About Auto Loans 
    7.6.2 Compare Auto Loans  
    7.7.1 Demystifying Mortgages 
    7.7.2 Calculate Mortgages  
    7.8 Proof Of Learning Self-Assessment 
• Proof of Learning Showcase
• Final Exam
• Course Evaluation - Please complete before applying for the Final Exam below. All responses are anonymous.