ITEC 1301 Brian Walker University Of Houston By Adam Johnson Responsible For My Financial Future ITEC 1301 Brian Walker University Of Houston By Adam Johnson

This Presentation Will Include Need for Financial Education Summary Introduction Early Education High School Years College Career My Career Goals 1 2 My Financial Goals Need for Financial Education My Financial Plans 1 2 Accomplishments My Church Picture Collage Credits Conclusion This presentation will cover details of my life and my hopeful future. I hope that you enjoy it. Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoy this presentation Adam Johnson

My Introduction My name is Adam Darnell Johnson. I was born on July 24, 1988 in Houston Texas. This was the happiest day of parent’s lives!!!!! Adam Johnson

Early Education My education began at Longfellow Elementary where I spent all of my primary years at. I attended Pershing Middle School and this is where my love of music really took hold of me. Adam Johnson

High School Years At the age of 15, I moved to Katy, Texas and began my high school career at Cinco Ranch High School. I played the snare drum all four years and I participated in three state competitions before graduating in 2007. Adam Johnson

My College Career After graduating high school, I enrolled at Houston Community College where I obtained an Associates of Science Degree. I am now enrolled at the University of Houston where I am taking courses that will lead me to Information and Technology in Logistics Bachelor’s Degree. Adam Johnson

Ideal Career and Future Music My Life Adam Johnson

Career Goals Music has been such an important influence on my life. They literally balance each other out. My dream is to is to be the drummer in a band for a mainstream artist and travel around the world. I currently play in two successful bands and this career could by financially rewarding for me. Adam Johnson

Career Goals cont. Realistically, I have chosen to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. I am interested in this field and I think this is a good plan for my career. Adam Johnson

My Financial Goals I would like to make investments in real estate mostly in California because that is where I am choosing to reside. Real estate is a shifty market but I believe that I would do well. Adam Johnson

Why Do We Need Personal Finance Education? Nellie Mae reports that the percentage of students with credit cards rose from 67% in 1998 to 78% in 2001. The average college student carries a credit card debt of $2,748 (Nellie Mae) According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, the number of Americans entering debt management programs has risen sharply over the last ten years.

Putting the Puzzle Together My Financial Plans Putting the Puzzle Together Created a Budget Make Saving Automatic Establish Good Credit Adam Johnson

My Financial Plans cont. I have created a budget to live within my means and still save I have automatic deduction from my checking into my savings I have opened a credit account with 2 companies that I can maintain the payments easily. Adam Johnson

Accomplishments Having a successful future is more than just being well off financially. I am committed to living a prosperous Christian life. I will live out my dreams and be successful in all aspects of my life. I have graduated from high school, received an Associates of Science degree, and I am on my way to my Bachelors degree. Adam Johnson

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Credits http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/fa/pdf/presentation_pers_fin_ed.ppt http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?v=photos&ref=ts&id=641517081

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Adam Johnson