Course Description: Students are introduced to such everyday life skills as balancing a checkbook, calculating net pay, budgeting expenses, making cost comparisons, buying and renting a home, and finding the cost of operating a motor vehicle. Basic business matters, including borrowing money, investing, and calculating business profits and losses are also included. The goal of this course is to guide students in building a strong foundation in logical thinking and problem solving that will enable them to make good decisions concerning matters of money and finance in their daily lives. Several projects and activities will allow them to use the skills and knowledge they gain from this course and apply them to real-life situations. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Course Contents:
Students will learn about:

• Earning an income
• Banking and credit
• Budgeting and major expenses
• Personal considerations
• Business considerations
• Managing money

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