Consumer Economics and Personal Finance A Nextext Coursebook (2003, McDougal)
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Consumer Economics and Personal Finance A Nextext Coursebook (2003, McDougal)
Authors: John Burton, Sharon Franklin, Barbara Littman, Robert Mayer, Mary Herd Tull, Diane Wilde Publisher: McDougal Littell, Inc. Copyright: 2003 Pages: 366 CONTENTS: Chapter 1 YOUR LIFE: TAKING STOCK Know Yourself Setting Goals and Making Decisions Chapter 2 SEEKING A CAREER Considering a Career Finding and Keeping a Job Chapter 3 MAKING A BUDGET Your Financial Well-Being Choosing Financial Goals Developing a Budget Living with a Budget Record-Keeping Understanding Your Paycheck Paying Taxes Chapter 4 HANDLING YOUR MONEY How Banks Work Other Financial Institutions Checking Accounts Savings Accounts Debit Cards and ATMs Electronic Banking Institutions to Avoid Chapter 5 USING CREDIT WISELY Understanding Credit Loans Credit Cards Avoiding Trouble Rating Your Credit Help for Credit Problems Chapter 6 UNDERSTANDING THE ECONOMY The Economy The Economic Challenge Measuring the Economy The Role of Government Chapter 7 BECOMING A WISE CONSUMER Understanding Your Buying Behavior Becoming a Smart Shopper Deciding Where to Buy Consumer Rights and Responsibilities The Power of the Consumer Chapter 8 SMART SHOPPING FOR FOOD Why We Eat What We Eat Planning Shopping Strategies Food Safety Chapter 9 SMART SHOPPING FOR CLOTHING Why We Wear What We Wear Planning a Wardrobe Shopping for Clothes Buying Grooming Aids Chapter 10 SMART SHOPPING FOR ENTERTAINMENT Developing Your Lifestyle Enjoying Yourself Entertaining Friends Chapter 11 SMART SHOPPING FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS Lifelong Health Obtaining Health Care Paying for Health Care Chapter 12 SMART SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET Why Shop Online? How to Shop Online Chapter 13 MAKING A HOME Housing Needs Types of Housing To Rent or Buy? Moving In Chapter 14 FURNISHING YOUR PLACE Basic Needs Beyond Basics: Electronics Buying Advice Chapter 15 GETTING AROUND Evaluating Your Needs Transportation Options Owning Your Own Wheels Chapter 16 HOW INSURANCE CAN PROTECT YOU Insurance Basics Individual Protection Personal and Family Protection Community Protection Chapter 17 HOW TO GET HELP Seeking Consumer Help Seeking Legal Help Seeking Government Help Seeking Social Services Chapter 18 HOW TO INVEST FOR YOUR FUTURE Long-term Planning Long-term Goals Investment Tools REFERENCES CREDITS INDEXThese materials were purchased from a school district's surplus sale.We ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. Thank you !
Authors: John Burton, Sharon Franklin, Barbara Littman, Robert Mayer, Mary Herd Tull, Diane Wilde Publisher: McDougal Littell, Inc. Copyright: 2003 Pages: 366 CONTENTS: Chapter 1 YOUR LIFE: TAKING STOCK Know Yourself Setting Goals and Making Decisions Chapter 2 SEEKING A CAREER Considering a Career Finding and Keeping a Job Chapter 3 MAKING A BUDGET Your Financial Well-Being Choosing Financial Goals Developing a Budget Living with a Budget Record-Keeping Understanding Your Paycheck Paying Taxes Chapter 4 HANDLING YOUR MONEY How Banks Work Other Financial Institutions Checking Accounts Savings Accounts Debit Cards and ATMs Electronic Banking Institutions to Avoid Chapter 5 USING CREDIT WISELY Understanding Credit Loans Credit Cards Avoiding Trouble Rating Your Credit Help for Credit Problems Chapter 6 UNDERSTANDING THE ECONOMY The Economy The Economic Challenge Measuring the Economy The Role of Government Chapter 7 BECOMING A WISE CONSUMER Understanding Your Buying Behavior Becoming a Smart Shopper Deciding Where to Buy Consumer Rights and Responsibilities The Power of the Consumer Chapter 8 SMART SHOPPING FOR FOOD Why We Eat What We Eat Planning Shopping Strategies Food Safety Chapter 9 SMART SHOPPING FOR CLOTHING Why We Wear What We Wear Planning a Wardrobe Shopping for Clothes Buying Grooming Aids Chapter 10 SMART SHOPPING FOR ENTERTAINMENT Developing Your Lifestyle Enjoying Yourself Entertaining Friends Chapter 11 SMART SHOPPING FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS Lifelong Health Obtaining Health Care Paying for Health Care Chapter 12 SMART SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET Why Shop Online? How to Shop Online Chapter 13 MAKING A HOME Housing Needs Types of Housing To Rent or Buy? Moving In Chapter 14 FURNISHING YOUR PLACE Basic Needs Beyond Basics: Electronics Buying Advice Chapter 15 GETTING AROUND Evaluating Your Needs Transportation Options Owning Your Own Wheels Chapter 16 HOW INSURANCE CAN PROTECT YOU Insurance Basics Individual Protection Personal and Family Protection Community Protection Chapter 17 HOW TO GET HELP Seeking Consumer Help Seeking Legal Help Seeking Government Help Seeking Social Services Chapter 18 HOW TO INVEST FOR YOUR FUTURE Long-term Planning Long-term Goals Investment Tools REFERENCES CREDITS INDEXThese materials were purchased from a school district's surplus sale.We ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. Thank you !
