Exploring Financial Literacy 3e, Online Textbook
Exploring Financial Literacy is written specifically for students and discusses how to become financially literate. This text-workbook emphasizes what young people need to know to create a successful financial plan. Each chapter provides multiple opportunities for interaction with the content. Real-life financial responsibilities are explored through hands-on applications. The math skills needed for financial calculations are emphasized, as well as strategies for becoming an independent individual and planning for the future. Continuous self-assessment helps students evaluate their progress through the text. The need for financial capability is growing, and relevant financial instruction is more important than ever. Teachers and students will find this text-workbook a perfect solution to exploring the basics of financial literacy.
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Exploring Financial Literacy 3e, Online Textbook
- Exploring Financial Literacy
- Copyright © 2025 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- Financial Capability—What Does It Mean to You?
- About the Author
- Reviewers
- Credentialing Partners and Support
- Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
- Explore Financial Literacy
- Chart Your Progress
- Tools for Student and Instructor Success
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Planning: Your Financial Future Begins Here
- Chapter 2 Earning: Wages from Your Job
- Chapter 3 Budgeting: Using Your Money Wisely
- Chapter 4 Banking and Checking: Managing Your Money
- Chapter 5 Saving: Setting Aside Money for Your Future
- Chapter 6 Credit: Buy Now, Pay Later
- Chapter 7 Insurance: Protecting Your Assets
- Chapter 8 Education: Funding Your Future
- Chapter 9 Loans and Leases: Paying for Cars and Housing
- Chapter 10 Investing: Making Your Money Work for You
- Chapter 11 Retirement and Estate Planning: Looking Toward Your Future
- Glossary
- Index