0.5 Credit

 

Financial Planning and Investing introduces students to basic financial planning concepts and illustrates how these concepts apply to everyday life. Topics covered include career planning and development, goal setting, personal budgeting, cash flow analysis, tax planning, use of credit, savings and investment programs, changes in housing situations, major consumer purchases, insurance needs and retirement and estate planning. Students may experience applications supporting the Arizona Academic Math Standards. [Board Adopted 1997][Board Revised 2004] Note: In cooperation with Rio Salado Community College, the student may enroll in the college course (GBS132) to receive 3 hours of college credit.