Sunday, March 29, 2009

Homework Sheet 4 - Blue Star Prep & Personal Finance

Unit: Personal Finance
Homework Sheet 4

PROJECT DUE DATES:

1) Weekly Expense Worksheet and one-page reflection
Due TUESDAY, APRIL 7th

2) Choosing a Bank Research 3-4 page Essay
Due TUESDAY, APRIL 21st


READINGS FROM TEXTBOOK DUE DATES:

#1 Due Friday, April 3
Based on your budgeting plan for Jane, answer the following question in a one page response:

How did budgeting for Jane help you understand more about managing finances and setting goals for yourself?

#2 Due Monday, April 6
Read pages 406-412 and 417-421

Do matching exercise on page 422 and multiple choice on pages 422-423

#3 Due Wednesday, April 22nd
Read pages 172-175 including “Personal Economics: The Power of Compound Interest”

1. What is the “rule of 72?”
2. Explain “rate of return”
3. Define “liquidity,” “pension plans,” “401(k) plans” and “IRAs”

#4 Due Thursday, April 23rd
Read pp. 165-171

1. Explain the five different kinds of savings plans as discussed on pages 167-168.
2. Define “money market fund” and “u.s. savings bonds”

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