Money Matters

Unit 1: 

Financial Literacy

Unit 2:

Protecting Your Finances

Unit 3:

Managing Your Spending

Unit 4:

Purchasing & Protecting Your Assets

Unit 5:

Exploring Economics

Chapters 1-3

• Financial Literacy Basics

• Personal Financial Planning

• Income and Taxes

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Financial Literacy

• Managing Your Personal Finances

• Financial Influencers

• Budgeting and Personal Goals

• Young Adult & Family Finances

• Income

• Tax Returns

• Government Spending

Chapters 4-7

• Banking

• Savings 

• Investing

• Retirement and Estate Planning

Topics Covered

• Financial Service Providers

• Checking Accounts

• Savings Plans

• Maximizing Savings

• Investments

• Types of Investments

• Investment Resources

• Types of Retirement Plans

• Planning for Retirement

Chapters 8-11

• Credit

• Credit Management

• Consumer Purchasing

• Consumer Power

Topics Covered

• Consumer Credit

• Using Credit

• Wise Credit Use

• Consumer Protection

• Consumer Marketplace

• Consumer Purchasing Strategies

• Consumer Rights

• Consumer Deception and Defense

Chapters 12-15

• Housing Decisions

• Purchasing a Car

• Risk Management & Insurance for Homes and Autos

• Health, Disability, & Life Insurance

Topics Covered

• Renting a Residence

• Purchasing a Home

• Shopping for a Car

• Car Buying Decisions

• Risk Management

• Home and Auto Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Disability and Life Insurance

Chapters 16-20

Economic Principles

Functioning of the Economy

Business in the Free Enterprise

Global Trade & the Economy

Environmental Responsibilities in an Economic System

Topics Covered

Defining Economics

How the US Economy Works

Basics of the Economy

Government and the Economy

Business in the Private Sector

Entrepreneurship

Economic Globalization

International Monetary System

Natural Resources in the Modern Society

Addressing Environmental Changes

Required Project: My Food Budget

Required Project:

Check Activity

Required Project: Employability Skills

Required Project: Real Life Acquisitions

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)