RFLA 103 - Managing Money

Students will demonstrate responsible stewardship of personal resources by investigating banking, debit, and credit practices. Students will learn how to manage their spending by limiting impulse buying and sticking to a budget.  Students will explore banking, how to set up a bank account, use online banking, pay bills online, and read and understand their own paycheck.  Finally, students will learn how to adjust and improve their budget as their financial situation changes based on real life scenarios.  Prerequisite: admission to the Ready for Life Academy or permission from the Dean of Education.