Financial literacy is an essential tool that should be taught in schools. When students take classes on financial literacy they set themselves up for future financial success. 

 In these lessons, students will be introduced to important financial topics such as:

Week of May 24th
Lesson 1 
Money Management: income & expenses, financial goals, impulse buys, and the difference between needs & wants 

Week of May 31
Lesson 2 
Banking Basics: banks (traditional banks, online banks & credit unions), checking & savings accounts, penalty fees, deposits & withdrawals, checks & debit cards, direct deposits, and identity theft. 

Week of June 7
Lesson 3  
Pay Yourself First: saving, savings account, financial goals (short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals) inflation, and investing.

Week of June 14
Lesson 4 
Budgeting 101: what budgets are and how to use them to make responsible decisions. Students will practice analyzing and adjusting budgets. 

Week of June 21
Lesson 5 
Credit Cards, Credit Scores, & Interest Rates- Credit cards, credit scores, interest rates

Week of June 28
Lesson 6
Borrowing: loans (cash, auto, home, personal) fixed & adjustable interest rates, debt.



The classes will restart after lesson 6