Financial goals, budgetingThis unit introduces students to financial terms, goal setting, planning for college, etc.
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Car buying projectIn this unit, students research buying a car, making car payments, insurance costs, maintenance, etc.
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Living expenses projectIn this unit, students are assigned to find an apartment, furnish it and figure out monthly expenses
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Menu planning projectIn this unit, students plan meals for a month and learn about how the cost of food affects the monthly budget
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Exploring business and careersIn this unit, students research successful business leaders and create their own business plan and present their ideas to potential investors.
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Job interviewThis unit includes creating a resume and learning job interview skills
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Understanding credit cardsThis unit explores credit cards, debt, interest rates, minimum payments, credit rating, etc. Students research the purchase of a big ticket item and calculate how long it would take to pay it off by paying only the minimum payments.
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