To play the Millionaire Game, print out the True/False Worksheet and view the powerpoint. Answer the questions to the best of your ability. Then correct them by continuing with the powerpoint.
Read the above article and highlight terms you need to know and information you will need to answer guiding questions (see Unit 6 Outline above)
Choose one of the family situations (above) to begin your budget. You will attempt to think of all necessities, depending on the family situation you choose. You can use the link to "Cost of Living in Colorado" to begin, but this just covers basic living expenses. What other expenses can you think of? Estimate these as well. List your monthly expenditures for each item, the monthly total and compare it to your income. How much income do you have left over? Due 4/8
Read the above article and highlight terms you need to know and information you will need to answer guiding questions (see Unit 6 Outline above) Also, answer the multiple choice questions
Read "Types of Insurance." Then use the Insurance estimates to add insurance costs to your budgets.
Read the above article and highlight terms you need to know and information you will need to answer guiding questions (see Unit 6 Outline above)
As you view this powerpoint, think about who is risk seeking and who is risk averse. What is the relationship between investment safety and potential return on investments? Try to answer the questions on the slides to the best of your ability.
Where you would put your investment money on this chart? Assign a 1, 2, or 3 to each choice, where 1 is low risk, 2 is medium risk, and 3 is high risk. Be sure to write your reasoning in the space provided under "why?" Then, allocate $50,000 of your investment money to the investments of your choice. (You may not invest less than $10,000 in any one investment.)
Read the initial question and answer. Then read the definitions. This information will introduce you to the ideas of compounding interest and credit.
Watch the video "How to Build Credit from Scratch." Write a definition of "collateral." What were three main ideas you learned from this video?
Choose any two videos on debt from the above site (other than "How to Build Credit from Scratch," which you've already watched.) Take notes on three main ideas you learned from each of these videos. Be prepared to share them with the class.
Be sure to take this online quiz by Saturday, 11/17