Personal Finance (525)
.5 Credits
Grades 10 – 12
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of personal money management, for now and in the future. This course will assist students in developing and understanding of their roles as consumers and the financial implication of their choices. topics to be covered include: budgets, credit cards, real estate and mortgages, auto purchases and insurance, earning and reporting income, medical insurance and other benefits, preparation of tax returns, stocks, planning a wedding, retirement, death, college loans, bonds and mutual funds.
Standards, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for Personal Finance