Advanced Level Course Introduction

Happy Friday!!! Today we are: Next Week: Writing thoughts about money (notecards) 3 thoughts and 1 goal Learning about how you, money and the economy relate to each other Discussing present and future goals (bumper sticker) Next Week: Pre-Test (changed date) Money in Your Life and Financial Decisions

What does a “good life” mean to you? (Write and share with partner) What do you think of when you hear the word “well-being?” (Write and share with partner) Well-being - Feeling good about one’s life

What are three things you did today that involved money in some way? Well-being Money Money plays a large role in life – affects well-being Money can create both positive and negative feelings

What is the first word you think of when you hear the word “money?” Do these words prompt positive and/or negative feelings? This course will help you learn how to manage your money positively Help create positive feelings about money High well-being

What would you think if you were told “My decisions regarding money affect what happens to the U.S. economy?” Your individual and community interactions affect the economy U.S. economy You are also a member of a community Community You have the freedom to spend your net income Your choices affect your life today and in the future Individual

What does the statement “your present self impacts your future self” mean to you? (Group) What does the statement “you are better off in a community than by yourself” mean to you? You are responsible for yourself. Your present self impacts your future self. Themes of the course Investment helps manage risk and allows you to cope with risk and uncertainty.  You are better off in a community than by yourself.

Bumper Sticker Life is a Highway – what does that mean? What do you want your future to look like? Think about it, then create your bumper sticker 20 minutes to complete!

What do you believe are traits of people who manage their money well? Knowledge Knowledge about money and personal finance Skills Decision-making Self-discipline Critical-thinking Communication Other? This course will help you develop money management knowledge and skills

Learn to manage your money well Your Future Awaits! Learn to manage your money well High well-being

How do you interact with money? Earning  – Did you know that working at a job isn’t the only way to earn money? Receiving – Have you ever received a gift from a relative or friend? Saving and Investing – Do you know the difference between saving and investing? Spending – Did you know that spending involves a lot more than handing over money? Giving - Did you know that giving is a part of spending?