Category Archives: Government – UNIT 4 – Econ/Financial Literacy

Case Study: Inequality in America – Land of the Free, Home of the Poor

Posted on November 26, 2018 by pmaienknecht

The link below will access the quick video and a brief write up with comments on this study of wealth distribution in America and Sweden. Consensus that America Should Be Like Sweden Video Most Americans Want Wealth Distribution Closer to … Continue reading →

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Government – Investment Calculator Practice (Compound Interest) How Will Your Money Add Up?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by pmaienknecht

Read the instructions for the following assignment below.  Download the document and type your answers.  Make sure you highlight your answers as well. 2018 Investment Calculator Practice 1 Use the website below for this assignment Dave Ramsey’s Investment Calculator Go … Continue reading →

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Government – Foundations in Personal Finance Journal Entries

Posted on May 15, 2018 by pmaienknecht

Here are our journal entries thus far (updated 5/15)… Foundations in Personal Finance Journal Entries

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Government – How to Write a Check

Posted on May 10, 2018 by pmaienknecht

Use the following information to fill out your practice checks properly (practice checks were given to you in the form of a handout): Check #1001 – for $130.00 written on 5/10/18 to T-Mobile (cell phone bill) Check #1002 – for … Continue reading →

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Government – Money Personality Quiz

Posted on May 1, 2018 by pmaienknecht

We all have a natural tendency to be either more of a saver or a spender – or as Dave calls them, a Nerd or Free Spirit. Take our quiz to find out which one you might be. Remember, neither … Continue reading →

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Government – Money Management Interview

Posted on May 1, 2018 by pmaienknecht

Use the attached document to conduct an interview with an adult about their experiences with money and how they manage it. Money Management Interview assignment

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Government – Case Studies

Posted on May 17, 2017 by pmaienknecht

Here are the case studies we did in class with suggestions about what advice could be given.  Compare the advice you gave to the advice given here. Case Studies (1) CH 1 Foundations in Fin Lit

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Government – Are Credit Cards a Way of Life?

Posted on May 15, 2017 by pmaienknecht

After watching the video on the history of credit, read the brief article below and answer the questions that follow. Are Credit Cards a Way of Life? 1. Why did the availability of credit cards become widespread in the 1980s? … Continue reading →

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Government – Political/Economic Systems Info Sheets & Questions

Posted on May 5, 2017 by pmaienknecht

The link below will access a brief general info sheet covering Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism. General Info Sheet – Political/Econ Systems the link below will access a document with detailed information about the three main political/economic systems we are covering; … Continue reading →

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Government – Capitalism vs Socialism (John Green Crash Course)

Posted on May 2, 2017 by pmaienknecht

Watch the quick video from John Green’s Crash Course below.  You may want to take notes as you watch it. (It moves fast so you may need to pause it from time to time). Below are questions that you will … Continue reading →

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