Synopsis
The lessons in this full-colour student handbook help students - especially youth - develop literacy levels, lifeskills and the multi-dimensional competencies they need to think and act independently.
Printed in a visually-appealing, full-colour format, the reading passages in this handbook offers practical content on various related topics, and reads more like a magazine than a textbook. Topics covered include:
A companion workbook - sold separately - is also available, and can be used together with the handbook or separately. The lessons in the workbook co-relate with the units in the handbook.
Controlling Your Spending: Developing thrifty habits, balancing needs and wants, keeping financial records, common financial mistakes
Banking Basics: Choosing a bank, checking accounts and registers, monthly bank statements, savings accounts
Buy Now, Pay Later: Dangers of debt, using credit cards, borrowing money, installment purchases
Improving Your Budgeting Skills: A balanced budget, keeping a personal expense record, typical budget adjustments, handling unexpected expenses