1. 1. CONSUMER FINANCES FCS-CA-8. Students will investigate various financial aspects of consumer life.

2.  http://frugalliving.about.com/od/frugalli ving101/ht/Financial_Goals.html http://frugalliving.about.com/od/frugalli ving101/ht/Financial_Goals.html Setting financial goals http://frugalliving.about.com/library/finan cial_goals_worksheet.pdf Setting goals worksheet

3. http://www.financialliteracymonth.com/30Steps/Step2.aspx http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7658148 Wants and needs

4. http://www.wsu.edu/payroll/stntpay/hrpaych /hrpaycheck.html Reading your paycheck

5. Personal Finance

6.  Credit unions-GE credit union  Banks-Wachovia/Regions  Direct Deposit-money goes directly into the accout (electronically)  Online banking- you do not have to go to the bank to conduct business but you can do it all on your personal computer.

7. SAVINGSCHECKING  An account that allows a person to save money with a small rate of interest.  This account is typically used for “rainy” day money like cars that break down; tires that need to be replaced; or for a much needed vacation.  An account that allows the account holder to “withdraw money” by writing checks or using a debit card to make purchases or pay bills.