• The purpose of this course is to help students build skills necessary to confront everyday economic situations so that they can become functioning members of society. Financially literate young adults are able to make smart decisions and responsible plans for achieving their financial goals including financing a college education, starting their own business, buying a computer, or saving for retirement. Topics discussed include budgeting, banking, savings, credit, insurance, investing and career planning. Students will have the opportunity to take the Financial Literacy Certification Test in order to become certified in Financial Literacy. The course meets every day for one semester.