1. What is Money?
And why is it important?

2. Greed is Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8y6DJAeolo

3. Characteristics and Functions of Money
Acceptable
Portable
Durable
Divisible
Uniform
Scarce
Medium of Exchange
Standard of Value
Store of Value

4. What does “Money” Look Like Now?
Cashless Society
Cards
Checks
Money Orders
EFT
Income

5. Sources of Income—how money enters our life
Employment
Investment
Self-employment
Rental income
Profits
Windfalls

6. Factors Influencing Income
Skills
Level of Education
Job opportunities
Employment Benefits
Recession/Depression
Taxation
Education Matters!

8. Paychecks!

9. What is in your Paycheck?
Gross Wage: (hours x hourly wage) (annual salary)
Deductions
Federal taxes
State taxes
FICA
Medicare
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10. What is in your Paycheck cont.?
Exemptions
Payroll allowances
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Pension/Retirement
Health Insurance
Non-contributory Benefits
Vacation and Sick Days
Loan on Future Paycheck

13. Paid Family Leave

14. Payday Loans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rOVmUnUM7A