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Public Act 23-21 as codified in C.G.S. 10-221a requires local and regional boards of education to provide learning opportunities for all students to accumulate one-half credit in personal financial management and financial literacy courses commencing with the graduating class of 2027.
Next Generation Personal Finance (NGPF). The NGPF Semester Course is designed to be an engaging, teacher-led curriculum for grades 9-12. This course is perfect for teachers who have an entire semester to teach personal finance concepts. It features lesson plans to meet diverse learning styles; rigorous, engaging activities throughout the term; and a digital format so that content is always up-to-date and accessible. The course content aligns to the State Board Education (SBE) Approved Marketing and Business Administration (MBA) Research National Standards for Personal Financial Education, and Jump$tart Standards.
The expenses listed above all reduce the amount of cash an individual has available for saving and investing. If expenses are greater than income, the individual has a deficit. Managing expenses is just as important as generating income, and typically people have more control over their discretionary expenses than their income. Good spending habits are critical for good personal finance management.
Saving refers to excess cash that is retained for future investing or spending. If there is a surplus between what a person earns as income and what they spend, the difference can be directed towards savings or investments. Managing savings is a critical area of personal finance.
Investing is the most complicated area of personal finance and is one of the areas where people get the most professional advice. There are vast differences in risk and reward between different investments, and most people seek help with this area of their financial plan.
Preparing a budget or a financial plan is critical for giving you the best shot at achieving your personal and family goals. Below is an example of a simple monthly budget that could be used to manage your income, expenses, savings, and investments.
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The text is, in general, comprehensive. It is divided into six sections that cover basic (beginning) personal finance, purchasing, protection, wealth building, and career planning. There is no glossary or index with the text. There are also not...read more
The text is, in general, comprehensive. It is divided into six sections that cover basic (beginning) personal finance, purchasing, protection, wealth building, and career planning.
There is no glossary or index with the text.
There are also not "lists of terms" in each chapter.
The book does not provide a comprehensive index of glossary, a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, etc. In looking at the contents, the text most of the appropriate areas of personal finance. The depth into some of the topics was...read more
The book does not provide a comprehensive index of glossary, a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, etc. In looking at the contents, the text most of the appropriate areas of personal finance. The depth into some of the topics was relatively shallow.
I did not see an index or glossary, but in terms of a comprehensive structure, the book is well structured. I liked the "themes" in each of the 5 sections of the book. Some of the chapters were very brief. Instead of the details provided in each section, the authors could have provided relevant content with the chapter. Additionally, in an introductory personal finance course it may not be necessary to give theoretical details. I teach this course from a practical, skill building approach. I appreciated the interconnectedness of the content through the "key takeaways" and "exercises" that were given after each sub topic within the chapter. However, the links within the chapter were broken and the references to the articles and other content was obsolete.
This book provides an extensive overview of personal finance topics. Chapters range from two to six segments and include learning objectives, key takeaways, and exercises for each segment. This makes some chapters feel rather long, but the writing...read more
This book provides an extensive overview of personal finance topics. Chapters range from two to six segments and include learning objectives, key takeaways, and exercises for each segment. This makes some chapters feel rather long, but the writing style makes it easy to digest the material. The investment section is broken down across five chapters which includes interesting topics like market behavior which is interesting because it touches on the pattern of a financial crisis and just misses explaining The Great Recession from 2008/2009. There are a number of macro and micro economic factors discussed in the book in a manner that explains the relationship how they can impact personal finance decisions. I could not find an index or glossary and had difficulty navigating some of the links as they have broken over time or pose a risk for users to access.
The introduction of the text starts off with a story of two people and the major life changes they are facing. It presents a number of financial considerations the couple needs to take as they graduate from college, start new careers, and plan for a life together. From there the book introduces concepts in a logical manner that makes it easy to follow and apply personal relevance to each section.
Initially this books has great potential as an OER resource for personal finance. Links desperately need to be updated and sections refreshed to reflect technological changes and advancements. Teachers resources would be a great addition to the book as well as exercises and examples using Excel.
There are specific details related to personal finance which change over time. Instructors using this textbook should always check whether any updates have occurred. Nevertheless, the fundamental principles can be taught over the years. The chapter on taxes is not up-to-date. Median salaries will probably need updating.
The text does provide a comprehensive and in-depth description of all the major topics relating to personal finance which are normally discussed in a typical textbook about the subject. The authors do a great job of providing definitions within...read more
The text does provide a comprehensive and in-depth description of all the major topics relating to personal finance which are normally discussed in a typical textbook about the subject. The authors do a great job of providing definitions within the chapters; however, there is no dedicated glossary or index for vocabulary terms.
The authors acknowledge in the preface that the specific details of personal finance are subject to change as technologies, customs, and laws evolve over time. With that in mind they also point out that the underlying framework used to make financial decisions mostly remains the same. So, in regards to the fundamental principles which guide financial planning and decision making I think the concepts in this textbook are highly relevant. My only major criticism is that the authors did include a high quantity of links to various websites, and unfortunately, the majority of those links are now outdated and/or broken. Some of the links, originally from 2009, now lead to domains which aren't even registered anymore. Another possible suggestion would be updating some of the information related to software recommendations and taxes. For example, the 1040EZ form has been discontinued and several of the accounting software recommendations are out of date. Granted, changes in tax legislation and computer software are inevitable over the course of more than a decade.
The chapters are organized in a logical sequence beginning with basic financial concepts. After the foundational information is covered the authors move on to the "meat and potatoes" of personal finance; accumulating assets, risk management, and investment planning. Then, they conclude the textbook with an interesting chapter on career planning. I appreciate that the authors include the chapter on career planning because it is sometimes an overlooked aspect of the personal financial planning process despite earned income being such an integral part of wealth creation for so many individuals. While the topics are organized in a way which naturally transitions from one topic to the next, the chapters could very easily be read independently from one another. That is to say, each chapter can function as a stand alone reading without relying on information from prior chapters.
After reviewing this text I am strongly considering using it in my personal finance course next semester. While it is not quite as lengthy as textbooks published by Cengage, Pearson, or McGraw Hill, Personal Finance by Siegel and Yacht adequately explores the basic concepts in personal financial planning. My only concern is the quantity of broken links and outdated concepts from 2009. With that being said, I feel the core concepts covered are actually explained more effectively and would provide a better value for students than materials from traditional publishers, especially when considering cost!
This book covers everything that I cover in my personal finance and financial planning courses, with one additional chapter related to careers, which is an interesting addition. I would have liked to see a section dedicated to paying for college....read more
This book covers everything that I cover in my personal finance and financial planning courses, with one additional chapter related to careers, which is an interesting addition. I would have liked to see a section dedicated to paying for college. The topic of investing in education is sprinkled throughout the text but is not in its own section. Financing education is as important as buying a house or car, which each have their own sections, so it would have been good to see that as a stand-alone section. I don't see an index or a glossary for the full text.
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