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Personal Finance
Course Description
This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence.
Grading
Daily Work (40% of Semester Grade): Tasks completed throughout the semester to develop skills
Projects/Presentations/Papers (25% of Semester Grade)
Assessments (35% of Semester Grade): Quizzes and Tests completed throughout the semester
Semester Test (15% of Final Grade): End of Semester Assessment
Classroom Expectations
1. Be Respectful (treat other the way you want to be treated, show kindness and consideration, accept others for who they are)
2. Be Reasonable (ask for permission and keep me informed)
3. Be Responsible (be in control of your own behavior, do your part when working with others, bring MacBook to class, and have your work completed on time)
Procedures
Snacks/Drinks: water only (otherwise ask for permission)
Electronic Devices: cell phones/music players - put away
Late Work: Turn work in on time; work not completed during class will be student's responsibility to complete outside of class. Accepted by end of week or make arrangements with me
Assignments
| Mon, Nov 18 | Welcome / Expectations / Financial Goals | How to make informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence? |
| Tue, Nov 19 | Ramsey Video Clip / Life Cycle of Financial Planning | |
| Wed, Nov 20 | Ramsey Video Clip / Life with Sally / Personal Financial Plan | |
| Thu, Nov 21 | Ramsey Video Clip / Life Cycle Photoview / Introduction to Spending Plans / Personal Bathtub Analogy | |
| Fri, Nov 22 | Post-secondary plans / Developing a Spending Plan / Work submitted from the week | |
| Mon, Nov 25 | Baby Step 1 / Life Cycle Photoview Presentations / begin 7 Baby Steps Opinion Paper | |
| Tue, Nov 26 | Baby Step 2 / Spending Plan |