Week 1
Lesson 1
Credit Scores
*What a credit score is, how it's calculated, and why it's important
*The impact of good and bad credit scores on a person’s future ability to borrow money or rent a house
*Teach ways to build a good credit score and how to maintain it
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Banking Basics: Savings, Checking, and Online Banking
*Introduce the different types of bank accounts and their uses
*Explain how to open and manage accounts, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers
*Discuss the benefits and potential risks of online banking and use an online banking simulator
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Reconciling Bank Accounts
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Apartment Shopping
*Teach learners how to search for an apartment, considering factors like cost, location, size, and amenities
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Apartment Budgeting
*Budget for apartment life
*Introduce concepts like security deposits and monthly rent payments
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Renter’s Insurance
*Explain what renter's insurance is, what it covers, and why it's important
*Discuss how to compare renter's insurance policies and choose the right one
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Loans
*Discuss different types of loans (e.g., personal loans, car loans, student loans) and their uses
*Explain the concepts of principal, interest, and repayment schedules
*Teach learners about the potential risks and benefits of taking out loans
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Career and Cost of Living
*Discuss the relationship between career choices and earning potential
*Teach learners about the cost of living in different areas and how it affects personal finance
*Introduce the concept of budgeting based on income and living expenses
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Financial Scams
*Discuss common types of financial scams, including online scams, identity theft, and fraudulent investments
*Teach learners how to recognize the signs of a scam
*Discuss strategies for protecting themselves from scams