Index
The Budgeting Buddies curriculum index briefly outlines the highlighted lessons, as well as the order in which the in person classes are run. The systematic order was put in place to seamlessly connect the individualized topics in correlation to financial literacy.
Lesson 1: Score With Your Goals
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
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Financial literacy begins with the basic understanding of what S.M.A.R.T. goals are and how to properly apply them. Learn how to apply these goals in your everyday life, and how to use them to benefit your financial future.
Lesson 2: Designing Dreams
The Importance of Saving
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Create financial goals for the future and develop a budgeting plan to further develop an understanding for the importance of creating an overall personal goal.
Lesson 3: Boost Your Budgeting
Budgeting-Needs vs. Wants
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Middle School is a vital time to participate in learning the importance of paychecks. High School is swiftly approaching and it is imperative to manage a paycheck. Learn and interact through virtual scenarios and games.
Lesson 4: The Policy Of Personal Choice
Understanding the Economy
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The economy is a very confusing and diverse subject. With an easy breakdown by Budgeting Buddies, experience personal choice scenarios to test the waters of learning about the economy.
Lesson 5: Bank Your Bucks
Choosing a Banking Partner
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Learn about the process of choosing the best banking partner and which may be best suited to you. Create a savings or checking account under parental consent.