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Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1:Section 1:Managing Your Money Section 2:Section 2:Planning and Budgeting Section 3:Section 3:Saving and Investing Section 4:Section 4:Achieving Your Financial Goals Visual Summary

Chapter Intro 1 Whatever goals or dreams you may have, the way you live your life will be determined, at least in part, by your relationship to money: how you get it and how you use it. The opportunities you create for yourself are greatly affected by the money habits you form when you are young.

Chapter Intro 2 Section 1: Managing Your Money You and everyone around you are consumers and, as such, play an important role in the economic system. As a consumer and a citizen, you will make many economic decisions every day.

Chapter Intro 2 Section 2: Planning and Budgeting We all make economic choices. Opportunity cost, scarcity, and supply and demand influence the decisions we make. Following a budget can be valuable to you.

Chapter Intro 2 Section 3: Saving and Investing We all make economic choices. Opportunity cost, scarcity, and supply and demand influence the decisions we make. It is important for financial security to start the habit of saving.

Chapter Intro 2 Section 4: Achieving Your Financial Goals We all make economic choices. Opportunity cost, scarcity, and supply and demand influence the decisions we make. Our personal interests, wants, and abilities affect our career choices.

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Section 1-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea You and everyone around you are consumers and, as such, play an important role in the economic system.

Section 1-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary consumer disposable incomedisposable income discretionary incomediscretionary income consumerism comparison shoppingcomparison shopping warranty Academic Vocabulary reject alternative

A.A B.B Section 1-Polling Question Do you agree that the rights of consumers are more important than the rights of producers and sellers? A.Agree B.Disagree

Section 1 Consumer Rights To make good economic decisions as consumers, we need to be aware of our rights and responsibilities.

Section 1 Consumer Rights (cont.) Consumers have rights, or protections, in the free enterprise system.Consumers Consumers have two types of income to spend: –Disposable Income: money left after taxes are paidDisposable Income –Discretionary Income: money left after bills are paidDiscretionary Income

Section 1 Consumerism:Consumerism –Laws (ex. Pure Food and Drug Act) –Private groups (Better Business Bureau) Consumer Rights (cont.)

Section 1 Consumer Bill of Rights –Right to a safe product –Right to be informed –Right to choose –Right to be heard –Right to redress Consumer Rights (cont.)

A.A B.B Section 1 Do you think private groups are better than the government at protecting consumer rights? A.Yes B.No

Section 1 Consumer Responsibilities In addition to rights, consumers also have responsibilities.

Section 1 Consumer Responsibilities (cont.) Consumers have responsibilities as well as rights. Smart buying strategies: –Gather information –Use advertising carefully –Determine the best value –Comparison shoppingComparison shopping

Section 1 –Look at brand name and generic items –Balance costs and benefits Consumer Responsibilities (cont.)

Section 1 Other responsibilities: –Initiate problem-solving process for faulty goods or services –Keep warranty informationwarranty –Respect rights of producers and sellers –Report problems to government when a settlement cannot be reached Consumer Responsibilities (cont.)

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 1 What do you think is the most important consumer responsibility? A.Using advertising carefully B.Comparison shopping C.Initiating problem-solving D.Respecting rights of others

Section 1 Making Buying Decisions Buying a product or service costs more than money; it also costs the time it takes to make the purchase and the opportunity cost of not buying something else.

Section 1 Making Buying Decisions (cont.) Many factors are involved in consumers’ buying decisions. Steps: –Decide whether to buy an item or not –Invest time obtaining product information –Balance opportunity cost

A.A B.B Section 1 Do you think most consumer purchases are worth their opportunity cost? A.Yes B.No

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Section 2-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea We all make economic choices. Opportunity cost, scarcity, and supply and demand influence the decisions we make.

Section 2-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary budget income expense credit annual percentage rate (APR)annual percentage rate (APR) collateral bankruptcy Academic Vocabulary exceed status

A.A B.B Section 2-Polling Question Do you keep records of your spending and earnings? A.Yes B.No

Section 2 Making a Budget—and Sticking to It! Making and following a budget can help you organize your financial life.

Section 2 Making a Budget—and Sticking to It! (cont.) A budget is a record of money earned and spent to help you match expenses to income.budget Basic budgeting terms –IncomeIncome –ExpensesExpenses –Balance: leftover money

Section 2 –Surplus: More income than expenses (good) –Deficit: More expenses than income (bad) Making a Budget—and Sticking to It! (cont.)

Section 2 How to Make a Budget –List what you spend. –Record what you earn. –Analyze the data. –Try to have surplus. –Monitor spending. Making a Budget—and Sticking to It! (cont.)

A.A B.B Section 2 Do you agree that it is better to raise your income than to cut your expenses in order to balance a budget? A.Agree B.Disagree

Section 2 Credit Credit can be a valuable item in your financial toolbox; however, as with all tools, you have to know how to use it correctly.

Section 2 Credit (cont.) Credit allows consumers to receive a good or service and pay for it later.Credit Recognizing credit terms –A lender gives money to a borrower. –A lender charges interest, expressed as the annual percentage rate (APR).annual percentage rate (APR)

Section 2 –A credit rating evaluates how well the borrower will repay the loan. –The borrower may pledge collateral for the loan.collateral Credit (cont.)

Section 2 Sources of Credit: –Usually require down payment –Banks, savings and loans, credit unions, finance companies offer credit –Most common—credit cards –Can charge high interest rates Credit (cont.)

Section 2 Credit: Benefits and Drawbacks –Benefits: Credit (cont.) Allows you to get what you want sooner Teaches financial discipline

Section 2 –Drawbacks: Spending more than you can afford Bankruptcy Poor credit rating Credit (cont.)

Section 2 Your Responsibilities as a Borrower –Have a plan to make payments –Use budget skills –Understand credit agreement Credit (cont.) Methods of Payment

A.A B.B Section 2 Do you think credit should be hard to obtain? A.Yes B.No

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Section 3-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea We all make economic choices. Opportunity cost, scarcity, and supply and demand influence the decisions we make.

Section 3-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary save interest principal return stock dividend bond mutual fund Academic Vocabulary establish fund interval

A.A B.B Section 3-Polling Question People generally do not save enough money. A.Agree B.Disagree

Section 3 Saving for the Future Saving part of your income is the key to meeting many of your short-term and long-term financial goals.

Section 3 Saving for the Future (cont.) To save is to set aside income for later use.save Why save? –Money for large purchases –Emergency aid –Luxuries –Benefits the whole economy

Section 3 Saving regularly –Automatic deposits into savings accounts –Budgeting for savings –Earning interest by saving through financial institutionsinterest Saving for the Future (cont.)

Section 3 Deciding about your savings Trade-offs: Saving for the Future (cont.) –Less to spend today –More to spend tomorrow

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 What do you think is the best reason to save money? A.Building up money for large purchases B.Having funds for emergencies C.Buying luxury items D.Helping the whole economy

Section 3 Types of Savings A variety of options is available to allow you to save money.

Section 3 Types of Savings (cont.) Many ways exist for people to save portions of their incomes. Savings accounts –Earn low interest on principalprincipal –Financial institutions loan the money to others The Savings Rate, 1952–2006

Section 3 Checking accounts –Money for purchases –Must keep careful records –Debit cards allow paperless money transfer Types of Savings (cont.) Types of Savings Accounts

Section 3 Money market accounts –Allows you to write checks, like a checking account –Pays interest like a savings account Types of Savings (cont.)

Section 3 Certificates of deposit –Type of time deposit –Agreement to leave money in financial institution for a set amount of time Types of Savings (cont.)

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 Which type of account do you think would be the most useful to you? A.Savings account B.Checking account C.Money market account D.Certificate of deposit

Section 3 Investments Making wise investments in a variety of stocks and bonds is an important part of achieving long-term financial goals.

Section 3 Investments (cont.) Investing in stocks and bonds leads to higher returns than other types of savings.returns Stocks –Shares of stock provide partial ownership in a companystock –Stock prices may go up or down, based on company performance.

Section 3 –Investors may earn dividends.dividends –Higher possible return, but at greater risk Investments (cont.)

Section 3 Bonds –Loans money to company or government –Pays set rate of interest over several years –U.S. government bonds are a very safe investment. Investments (cont.)

Section 3 Mutual funds –Pools money to invest in different stocks and bonds –Chosen by financial experts –Less risk than investment in individual stocks Investments (cont.)

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 3 Which type of investment do you think has the best potential to make money in the long run? A.Stocks B.Bonds C.Mutual funds D.None of the above

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Section 4-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea We all make economic choices. Opportunity cost, scarcity, and supply and demand influence the decisions we make.

Section 4-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary impulse buying Academic Vocabulary evaluate commit eliminate

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 4-Polling Question What is your main financial goal? A.Getting lots of inexpensive gadgets B.Buying a large item C.Saving for college D.Something else

Section 4 What Kind of Spender Are You? Careful spenders avoid pitfalls, such as impulse buying, on their way to meeting their financial goals.

Section 4 What Kind of Spender Are You? (cont.) Setting financial goals can help you spend money wisely. Evaluate your spending to help you meet financial goals. Analyzing Advertising

Section 4 Beware of impulse buying.impulse buying –Try not to buy too quickly based on emotions. –Some impulse-buying is okay. Too much is bad. –Follow guidelines to avoid too much impulse buying. What Kind of Spender Are You? (cont.)

A.A B.B Section 4 Do you agree that impulse buying should be avoided at all costs? A.Agree B.Disagree

Section 4 Your Goals and Your Buying Decisions The buying decisions you make can have a major impact on your life and career choices.

Section 4 Your Goals and Your Buying Decisions (cont.) Consider goals when buying items. Long-term goals can conflict with short- term goals. –Must balance long and short-term goals. –Long-term planning can improve finances down the road (e.g., saving for college will lead to higher income later)

A.A B.B Section 4 Do you think it is easy to sacrifice short-term goals for long-term benefits? A.Yes B.No

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VS 1 Buying Strategy Making consumer decisions involves deciding the following: whether to spend your money what you will purchase how to use your purchase Comparison shopping involves making comparisons among brands, sizes, and stores.

VS 2 Consumerism Consumer rights include the right to safety the right to be informed the right to choose the right to be heard the right to redress

VS 3 Budget A budget is an organized plan for spending and saving money. What you do with the information in a budget is up to you. No one can force you to spend less and save more unless you want to.

VS 4 Credit When buying on credit, the amount you will owe is equal to the principal plus interest. Financial institutions that provide credit include commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions.

VS 5 Saving and Investing It is important to get into the habit of saving. Individuals have many places to invest their savings, including savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Shares of stock entitle the buyer to a certain part of the future profits and assets of the corporation that is selling the stock.

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DFS Trans 2 Possible response: spend less money on food and entertainment

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Vocab1 consumer someone who buys a good or service

Vocab2 disposable income money income left after all taxes on it have been paid

Vocab3 discretionary income money income left after necessities have been bought and paid for

Vocab4 consumerism a movement to educate buyers about the purchases they make and to demand better and safer products from manufacturers

Vocab5 comparison shopping buying strategy to get best buy for the money

Vocab6 warranty the promise made by a manufacturer or a seller to repair or replace a product within a certain time period if it is faulty

Vocab7 reject to refuse or throw away

Vocab8 alternative a choice or possibility

Vocab9 budget a plan for making and spending money

Vocab10 income money received from labor, business, or property

Vocab11 expense money spent on goods and services

Vocab12 credit money borrowed to pay for a good or service

Vocab13 annual percentage rate (APR) annual cost of credit expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed

Vocab14 collateral property or valuable item serving as security for a loan

Vocab15 bankruptcy inability to pay debts

Vocab16 exceed to be or go beyond a limit

Vocab17 status a position or rank

Vocab18 save to set aside income for a period of time so that it can be used later

Vocab19 interest the payment people receive when they lend money or allow someone else to use their money

Vocab20 principal the most important

Vocab21 return profit earned through investing

Vocab22 stock ownership share of a corporation

Vocab23 dividend payment of a portion of a company’s earnings

Vocab24 bond contract to repay borrowed money with interest at a specific time in the future

Vocab25 mutual funds pools of money from many people who are invested in a selection of individual stocks and bonds chosen by financial experts.

Vocab26 establish to bring into existence or create

Vocab27 fund a sum of money

Vocab28 interval a break or period of time between two events

Vocab29 impulse buying purchasing an item on the spot because of an emotional rather than planned decision

Vocab30 evaluate to assess or find the value of

Vocab31 commit to perform or bring about ; to pledge or assign oneself to a particular action

Vocab32 eliminate to get rid of

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