- Personal Finance-

Hey Folks! This week we begin our personal finance unit that we will be working on until the end of the semester. This week we will look at W2’s, W4’s, payroll and income taxes, and we will be playing a game called Spent. We will be shifting back to Econlowdown this week, so make sure that you have your login and password to get in and reach out to me if you need me to resend them to you.

Here’s what you need to know:

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 AM

Zoom ID: 723 9635 0716

*as always, please see Teams for the password.

Weekly Objectives

Explain the underlying causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Tell the story of the credit bubble that caused the financial crash. Describe how excessive income inequality in society leads to economic instability.

New Assignments Due 11/23

*All Assignments are on Econlowdown

1. Filling Out the W4
2. It’s Your Paycheck Lesson 2
3. It’s Your Paycheck lesson 3
4. It’s Your Paycheck Lesson 4
5. Individual Income Tax: The Basics and New Changes
6. Cards, Cars and Currency: Lesson 5