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=Unit 1 Personal Credit Management= = = Welcome to Unit 1 folks! In this unit, you will be learning how to create a personal budget; in addition, you'll be learning about the advantages and, more importantly, the disadvantages of using credit cards. We'll begin with a simple test....relax, doesn't count towards your quarter grade, but will really give us a great starting point for this unit!

In the following units, we'll be exploring how to establish good credit as well as the proper use of credit in securing a sound financial future.

Click on the following link to start the unit...

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Portfolio Comments:
This unit will provide two (2) options for submissions into your electronic portfolio, Richer Picture. This first will involve a creation of a Budget Worksheet; this will provide a clear view of where you are spending your money. The second instance will be a MLA document that can be submitted for either SLE 1 or SLE 4. Let's start down the road to financial literacy!