September 27 - Online Discussion Question 5

Why do you not borrow money for an investment?

September 27 - Online Discussion Question 4

Why is it important to understand something before investing?

September 27 - Online Discussion Question 3

Explain the relationship between risk and investing.

September 27 - Online Discussion Question 2

What is the importance of diversification when investing?

September 27 - Online Discussion Question 1

What is the importance of working with a financial adviser that has the heart of a teacher rather than the heart of a salesman?

September 20 - Online Discussion Question 4

What impact did Ben and Arthur have on you and/or lesson did you learn from the example of Ben and Arthur?

September 20 - Online Discussion Question 3

Huck was on a budget and debt free when Tom, his best friend, was partially paralyzed in a wreck. Tom’s school took up a collection for a special wheelchair. But Huck had no savings, and he couldn’t fit giving into his budget. Huck felt horrible about not being able to help out. How can he do things differently in the future so he can help people in need like Tom?

September 20 - Online Discussion Question 2

Shannon is a senior in high school and works part time at a local restaurant. She makes good tips and always has spending money. Her parents will be paying for her college and her car is already paid for. She knows you are taking a personal finance class and asks you what she could be doing better with her money. What do you tell her?

September 20 - Online Discussion Question 1

Louis, a high-school senior nicknamed “Lucky,” is a walking rabbit’s foot. Everything falls his way, including a lottery-funded scholarship and a great part-time job delivering pizzas. He’s saving for a car to drive at college. Some guys at school heard about a group out west pooling their money for raffle tickets and winning big. They’ve now started doing that for weeks, with no results. They ask Lucky to join them. Five bucks a week for a huge payday. He’s tempted. You are his friend; talk him out of it.

September 13 - Online Discussion Question 4

Define an emergency that justifies tapping into your emergency fund and define an emergency that does not justify tapping into your emergency fund (this doesn't have to apply to teenagers).

September 13 - Online Discussion Question 3

"90 days same as cash" Explain the truth and reality behind this statement.

September 13 - Online Discussion Question 2

Why does a student need an emergency fund? What does 3-6 months of expenses look like for a student?

September 13 - Online Discussion Question 1

Dave says "Live like no one else, so later you can live like no one else." Explain what he means and what it means to you.

September 6 - Online Discussion Question 4

Post one of the verses you chose for your homework assignment and your summary for it here

September 6 - Online Discussion Question 3

Skim through your textbook and take a look at the various chapter. Which topics interest you the most and/or do you look forward to learning? and Why?

September 6 - Online Discussion Question 2

Post your Icebreaker question ideas here:

examples include - favorite color, coolest place you've ever been, favorite day of the week, etc.

September 6 - Online Discussion Question 1

Welcome to the Foundations in Personal Finance class web site!! I hope you all had a good first day of class :)

First item: send me an e-mail at sarahash2003@live.com so that way I have your e-mail address on file. Also include a hello and any questions from the material presented in class

You do not need to leave a comment on this post, just send me the e-mail :)