Ultimate Money Skills

Rationale:

The purpose of this session is to provide students with an increased knowledge of money skills, while emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility.

Description:

This session should include: an overview of money skills and the importance of fiscal responsibility. Students should engage in an activity that allows them to reflect on their current abilities and attitudes towards money. From there, students should learn how they can improve their own skills in the future. By the end of the session, students should understand basic monetary terminology, and feel moderately confident in their abilities to make fiscally sound decisions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to assess their attitudes, behaviors, and skills in regards to how they manage their finances.
• Students will be able to define “money skills” and articulate how and why they should guide their daily practices.
• Students will learn how poor “money skills” can adversely impact their lifestyle.
• Students will apply the “Ultimate Money Skills” to financial decision making and fiscal management.