household budgets

An introduction to personal finance and saving that describes why one should save and saving strategies and provides mathematical problems which correlate to the text. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Explains what a budget is, looks at where money goes, and shows how to use basic math skills to develop financial literacy, covering the creation of a simple budget, how to resolve budget overdrafts, and budgeting as a way of life. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Discusses smart shopping and the critical consumer, including basic money choices, prioritizing financial decisions, comparison shopping, making smart purchasing choices, protecting against identity theft, and civic financial responsibility"--Provided by publisher.