This financial literacy program has been designed to introduce middle and high school students to the principles of personal financial management. 

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Learning Objectives:

• Gain familiarity with basic financial concepts and terms

• Learn about resources to aid in future financial decision making

• Enable students to build a foundation for future responsible financial management

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Topics:               

• Banking: the ins and outs of checking and savings accounts; ATM and debit cards; mobile apps

• Saving: learning about interest

• Basic money management; goal setting

• Understanding credit and debt, and how they impact each other

• Developing a budget or spending plan and why you should have one

• Investing basics

• Managing financial risks; learning about insurance

 

Classes will run approx. 60 – 90 minutes starting at 6.00 p.m.  The cost for the week would be $175.