Course Description

Prerequisite: None (Strongly recommended for all)      Credits: 1
Grade Level: 9-12                                                               Semesters: 1 F

Less than half of high school seniors qualify as financially literate, and more than 7 million borrowers are in default on student loans for college. Students are facing tremendous financial challenges without the basic knowledge needed to thrive in today’s economy.  This class will change the financial future and set you on a path to win with money, allowing you to change the way you look at money forever. You will be empowered, equipped, and entertained while building confidence in your own financial decision-making.  You will learn about topics like saving, budgeting, staying out of debt, how to make wise purchases, how and what to invest your money in, what insurance to purchase, choosing a career and paying taxes, and how to build wealth so that you can live like no one else and give to others.

Topics Covered

Saving and Budgeting
Credit and Debt
Financial Planning and Insurance
Income, Taxes, and Giving

Lesson Plans