Module #1: Money Basics and the Economy

• Topic #1:   Money Basics
• Topic #2:   Roles of Money
• Topic #3:   How Financial Institutions Work
• Topic #4:   How the Economy Works: “The Big Picture

Module #2: Goal Setting and Making Wise Money Decisions

• Topic #1:   Budgeting and Tracking Expenses
• Topic #2:   Deciding Between Needs and Wants
• Topic #3:   Factors Influencing Money Decisions
• Topic #4:   Advertising
• Topic #5:   Tips for Wise Decision-Making
• Topic #6:   Decision-Making: Key Steps
• Topic #7:   Major Purchases Many People Make

Module #3: Getting Money: Employment

• Topic #1:   Employment Income
• Topic #2:   Factors Affecting Employment Income
• Topic #3:   Possible Benefits Beyond Income
• Topic #4:   Other Sources of Income
• Topic #5:   Paycheque Deductions
• Topic #6:   Career Planning
• Topic #7:   Tips for Finding a Job
• Topic #8:   Tips for Preparing a Resume

Module #4: Getting Money: Self-Employment – Are You an Entrepreneur

• Topic #1:   Are You an Entrepreneur: Quiz
• Topic #2:   Contributions of Entrepreneurs
• Topic #3:   The Entrepreneurial Person
• Topic #4:   The Entrepreneur’s Dozen
• Topic #5:   Entrepreneurial Opportunities: An Entrepreneur’s Safari
• Topic #6:   Generating and Evaluating Ideas

Module #5: Spending on Major Purchases

• Topic #1:   Moving Out and Renting
• Topic #2:   Education: The Costs
• Topic #3:   Education: Saving and Paying for Education
• Topic #4:   Buying or Leasing a Car
• Topic #5:   Housing
• Topic #6:   Smartphones

Module #6: Borrowing Money

• Topic #1:   Why Borrow
• Topic #2:   Types of Debt and Credit
• Topic #3:   Cost of Borrowing

Module #7: Getting and Managing Credit

• Topic #1:   Credit Worthiness
• Topic #2:   Credit Rating
• Topic #3:   Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit

Module #8: Putting Your Money to Work – Saving and Investing Money

• Topic #1:   The Magic of Compounding
• Topic #2:   Tips for Saving Money
• Topic #3:   Investing Money: Part 1
• Topic #4:   Investing Money: Part 2

Module #9: Protecting Your Money and Things of Value

• Topic #1:   Insurance: An Introduction
• Topic #2:   Types of Insurance
• Topic #3:   Avoiding Frauds and Scams

Module #10: Planning for Financial Independence

• Topic #1:   Planning for Financial Independence: Part 1
• Topic #2:   Planning for Financial Independence: Part 2

Module #11:  Taxes

• Topic #1:   Why We Pay Taxes

Module #12: Managing Your Money

• Topic #1:  Tips for Managing Money
• Topic #2:  Take Control of Your Money!