Calendar


 * 5/15/2017** - Finish answering the questions regarding compound interest (chapter 14). In class we will scored discuss New Investor Strategy: How to Buy Your First Multi-Family Investment Property & Live Rent Free and A New Breed of Financial Advisor Takes Off. Remember that the **//chapters 13 & 14 test//** will be __Tuesday, May 16__.

**5/12/2017** - Finish answering the questions regarding real estate (chapter 13, part 2). In class we will discuss a few final investment options (chapter 14). Remember that the **//chapters 13 & 14 test//** will be __Tuesday, May 16__.

**5/11/2017** - Finish answering the questions regarding mutual funds (chapter 13, part 1). In class we will discuss investing in real estate (chapter 13, part 2). Note that the **//chapters 13 & 14 test//** will be __Tuesday, May 16__.

**5/10/2017** - Nothing. In class we will discuss mutual funds (chapter 13, part 1).

**5/9/2017** - Nothing. In class we will finish watching and discussing the finance documentary - Inside Job.

**5/8/2017** - Nothing. In class we will continue watching and discussing the finance documentary - Inside Job.

**5/5/2017** - Make your final decisions / trades in the Market Watch game. In class we will begin watching the finance documentary - Inside Job.

**5/4/2017** - Study for the //**chapters 11 & 12 test**//.

**5/3/2017** - In class we will scored discuss Are Capital Gains Taxed at a Lower Rate? and Looking at Twitter's IPO? Beware 5 IPO Illusions. Remember that the //**chapters 11 & 12 test**// will be __Thursday, May 4__.

**5/2/2017** - Nothing. In class we will discuss investing in bonds (chapter 12, part 2) and continue trading on Market Watch. Note that the //**chapters 11 & 12 test**// will be __Thursday, May 4__.

**5/1/2017** - Finish your research on your essential question. In class we will present our findings, continue trading on Market Watch, and further discuss investing (chapter 12, part 1).

**4/28/2017** - Nothing. In class we will continue discussing investing (chapter 11, part 2), trading for our own portfolio via Market Watch, and begin researching various aspects that inform trading decisions.

**4/27/2017** - Nothing. In class we will begin discussing investing (chapter 11, part 1).

**4/26/2017** - Study for the //**chapters 8, 9, & 10 test**//.

**4/25/2017** - Finish the auto insurance policy questionnaire. In class we will scored discuss The rest of the world is learning from America’s healthcare mistakes and Lawmakers hear uproar over ballooning homeowner insurance rates. Remember that the //**chapters 8, 9, & 10 test**// will be __Wednesday, April 26__.

**4/24/2017** - Finish the property insurance policy questionnaire. In class we will discuss auto insurance (chapter 10, part 2). Remember that the //**chapters 8, 9, & 10 test**// will be __Wednesday, April 26__.

**4/21/2017** - Nothing. In class we will begin discussing property insurance (chapter 10, part 1). Note that the //**chapters 8, 9, & 10 test**// will be __Wednesday, April 26__.

**4/20/2017** - Nothing. In class we will finish the discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of the Affordable Care Act. (chapter 9, parts 1 & 2).

**4/19/2017** - Finish researching your country's health care system. In class we will present and discuss these systems. (chapter 9, parts 1 & 2).

**4/18/2017** - Nothing. In class we will begin discussing health insurance (chapter 9, part 1).

**4/13/2017** - Be sure that you have shared me on your life insurance needs analysis spreadsheet. In class we will continue discussing life insurance (chapter 8, part 2) by researching various topics.

**4/12/2017** - Nothing. In class we will begin chapter 8 - life insurance.

**4/11/2017** - Study for the //**chapters 5, 6, & 7 test**//.

**4/10/2017** - Finish answering the questions regarding student loans. In class we will scored discuss The Fed has raised interest rates: What do millennials need to know? and The Average American's Credit Card Debt Grew This Much Last Year -- How Do You Compare? Remember that the //**chapters 5, 6, & 7 test**// will be __Tuesday, April 11__.

**4/7/2017** - Be sure that you have shared me on your credit score calculation. In class we will finish chapter 7 by researching student loans available through the FAFSA. Remember that the //**chapters 5, 6, & 7 test**// will be __Tuesday, April 11__.

**4/6/2017** - Finish compare the Capital One and MasterCard credit card offers. In class we will examine how Credit Bureaus evaluate credit worthiness (chapter 6, part 2). Note also that the //**chapters 5, 6, & 7 test**// will be __Tuesday, April 11__.

**4/5/2017** - Finish watching the videos and answering the questions regarding mortgages. __~ Mortgage Practice__ __~ Mortgage Interest Rates__ In class we will begin discussing using credit (chapter 6, part 1).
 * Video available at: http://www.bettermoneyhabits.com/en/videos/how-does-mortgage-work.html?cat=mortgages#fbid=uQ5cw748i3g
 * Questions: @https://docs.google.com/a/pndhs.org/forms/d/1fqQSyjE29OBN1v_gfssKRppLBoo3VyW5mqusSOxC9uo/viewform
 * Video available at: http://www.bettermoneyhabits.com/en/videos/understanding-how-mortgage-interest-rates.html?cat=mortgages#fbid=uQ5cw748i3g
 * Questions: @https://docs.google.com/a/pndhs.org/forms/d/1KkJOZp2KJzexu5WOEY2jatHImQETRMqbycCNlZWZYec/viewform

**4/4/2017** - //**Reply to**// __my email__ attaching the information that you found regarding leasing / buying the vehicle of your choice. In class we will look into renting an apartment vs buying property (chapter 5, part 2).

**4/3/2017** - Nothing. In class we will compare leasing and buying cars (chapter 5, part 1).

**3/31/2017** - Nothing. In class we will watch and discuss 3 TED Talks regarding credit.

**3/30/2017** - Study for the //**chapters 3 & 4 test**//.

**3/29/2017** - Remember that the //**chapters 3 & 4 test**// will be on __Thursday, March 30__. In class you will have time to read What the 1% know about money and What The IRS Could Learn From Mormons.

**3/28/2017** - Note that the //**chapters 3 & 4 test**// will be on __Thursday, March 30__. In class we will finish discussing where to stash your cash (chapter 4, part 2).

**3/27/2017** - Finish and //**reply to**// __my email__ attaching your screenshots of completed IRS simulations(Alicia, Judy, James, Sandya, and Jacob). In class we will begin discussing where to stash your cash (chapter 4, part 1).

**3/24/2017** - Finish and //**reply to**// __my email__ attaching your screenshots of completed IRS simulations(Lawrence and Tasha). In class we will finish discussing taxes (chapter 3, part 2).

**3/23/2017** - Nothing. In class we will begin discussing taxes (chapter 3, part 1).

**3/22/2017** - Study the notes for the //**chapters 1 & 2 test**//. Remember that Tuesday, March 21, the juniors will take the practice ACT and the seniors will be on retreat.

**3/20/2017** - Be sure that you shared with me your future budget spreadsheet (slide 7 of the chapter 2.2 notes). Remember that the //**chapters 1 & 2 test**// will be on __Wednesday, March 22__. In class you will have time to read the articles Study Reveals The Geography of Charitable Giving and Why Are Americans So Bad At Saving? Part 1 & Part 2.

**3/16/2017** - Nothing. In class we will continue to work with the balance sheet ratios from the 2.1 notes.

**3/15/2017** - If you have not already, **//reply to// __my email__** "Career Choice (Personal Finance)" with the answers to the below questions. In class, we will discuss developing your financial statements and plans (chapter 2, part 1).
 * 1) What field of employment interests you?
 * 2) Which job specifically do you hope to have?
 * 3) On which website did you search for available positions? (ex: www.monster.com )
 * 4) Were you able to find an entry level position? Where did you find the starting salary?
 * 5) What is the starting salary for this job?

**3/14/2017** - If you want to take this class dual credit through ICC, be sure to attend the meeting in the Library during Advisory (Tuesday). If you have not previously taken classes dual credit, bring your social security number to apply online and in order to complete your registration. In class, we will discuss chapter 1, part 2.