Consumer Management Mrs. Monticello
What’s Going On… Who is Mrs. Monticello Who is Mr. Bryant?? Topics covered in Consumer Management My goals for the students Time for Questions
Consumer Rights Your rights and responsibilities as a consumer What is a consumer Being an informed consumer
Values & Decision Making Personal Value Values that influence consumer decisions Needs & wants Goals Decision making
Buying and Advertising Types of advertising Effects of advertising
Financial Institutions Services Financial Forms Handling a checking account
Budgeting Components of a Budget Setting up a Budget
Credit Types of credit Role of credit in personal money management Credit rating criteria Consumer credit laws
Investments Types of Investments Stocks vs. Bonds
TAXES History of taxation Federal, State, & local taxes Filling out 1040 EZ form
Economics Economic Systems The ups & downs of business Measuring the Economy
Insurance Major types of insurance Factors that influence cost Life, Health, Auto, Property
Housing Types of housing Cost & purchasing Procedures Roommates Furnishing an apartment
TRANSPORTATION Types of transportation Criteria used in judging new and used cars Ownership costs
Food Merchandising Techniques Labeling Food Pyramid Food Product Comparison
Merchandising Techniques Labeling Food Pyramid Food Product Comparison
Clothing