Hey Folks! This week we wrap up our personal finance unit and I will be giving you your final for the semester and going over the instructions. You also have your last four assignments for Econlowdown that are really easy. All Econlowdown assignments must be completed by this Friday. I can’t take any late assignments. Your final will be due Monday morning at 8AM. Please email me if you have any questions.

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

Budgeting is the most basic and most important tool in anyone’s financial toolbox. The focus is on an important milestone in transitioning to adulthood--getting your own place. With these resources, students are given the hands-on opportunity to create budgets as a recent graduate with an apartment in a new city. This week we will go over some research strategies for the final which will be creating a real monthly budget.

All Assignments Due 12/11

1. Budgeting 101
2. On the Move: Renting Basics
3. Insurance, Segment 1: Coverage and Cost Basics
4. College Choice 101

Late Assignments

*All Assignments are on Econlowdown

1. It’s Your Paycheck Lesson 6
2. It’s Your Paycheck Lesson 7
3. It’s Your Paycheck lesson 8
4. Cards, Cars and Currency: Lesson 2
5. Cards, Cars and Currency: Lesson 4
6. Continuing Feducation—Understanding How a FICO Credit Score is Determined
7. Banks and Alternatives

Final Due 12/14 at 8AM