Janssen Firth

This class will delve into the foundational concepts of personal finance required for a successful transition into adulthood. It will begin by studying the overarching guidelines of stewardship and generosity set forth in the Scriptures, and then transition to using select portions of program material from Dave Ramsey and Crown Financial for high school and college students to present a basic approach to personal finances. Finally, students will be exposed to various practical aspects of financial management, including making a budget, income generation, expense management, insurance, housing, taxes, age-appropriate investment principles, etc. Textbooks/course material are teacher-provided and include Foundations in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey as well as material from Crown Financial.

This class is worth 1 high school credit.

Expect 1 hour a week of homework.