1. Personal Financial Literacy
An Introduction to Financial Planning

2. Teens get most of their money from part-time jobs.
True
False
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3. Most teens who are 18 or 19 years old have a checking account.
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True
False

4. Ninety percent of high school students rely on their parents for information about money.
True
False 20 of 30

5. On average, American teens spend more than $10 billion a year.20 30
True
False

6. Timed Rally Robin
What is an item you would like to have, but cannot currently afford?
Assuming you are starting with no money and you cannot count on anyone else to simply give it to you, how will you go about saving enough for the item?
How long do you think it will take you to save enough money to buy the item?
What are some other expenses you need to consider while saving up? Will you make sacrifices?

7. Financial Planning Process of setting goals
Developing a plan to achieve them
Putting the plan into action

9. Step 1: Set Goals
“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” (Seneca)
Think about what “things” one needs and wants in the short-, intermediate-, and long-term
IMPORTANT
Easier to find money if you plan and save than searching frantically at the last minute

10. Step 1: Set Goals Distinguish between needs and wants
Needs should come first
Three types of goals:
Short-term (less than 3 months)
Intermediate (3 months- 1 year)
Long-term (more than one year)

11. Birthday present for a friend whose birthday is next month.
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

12. Next week’s date.
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

13. Trip after you graduate.
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

14. New pair of shoes.
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

15. Wedding
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

16. Yearbook at the end of the school year.
Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

17. Long-term Goals Instant gratification vs. delayed gratification
Many opt for instant gratification credit cards

18. Step 2: Analyze Information
Where are your finances now?
Receiving, spending and saving
Cash flow
Keep track of amount received and spent

19. Step 3: Make Decisions Make many decisions Challenging
Options opportunity costs

20. Stages of Decision Making
Identify goal/problem
List alternatives
Establish criteria (expectations)
Evaluate alternatives using criteria
Make the decision
Evaluate results

21. Making Decisions Choose between 2 things
Trade-off also knows as opportunity cost

22. Step 4: Create and Implement a Plan
On the output page, complete the writing assignment:
“You have been asked by a friend to provide advice about how a financial plan will help the person meet his or her financial goal. List specific steps they should take and things they need to consider when creating their plan. Be sure to mention factors that will affect the plan and strategies to help them stick to it.”

24. Step 5: Monitor and Modify the Plan
Once it’s developed:
you have to reflect periodically (regular intervals)
make sure you are staying on track
Not set in stone
Change as changes occur in priorities, criteria and unexpected events

25. Family Scenarios Write down your scenario Brainstorm with your team:
3 Financial decisions that may need to be made
2 unexpected events that might impact financial planning