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Beyond Personal Finance Teen (Ages 13+) Curriculum
Beyond Personal Finance Teen (Ages 13+) Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beyond Personal Finance is designed for students in grades 9 through 12, ages 13 and up. It works equally well for students learning at home, in a co-op, in a small group, or in a classroom setting.
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The course is 20 lessons, each designed to take under two hours. Most students complete it in one semester, working at their own pace.
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No prior knowledge is required. The course starts from the beginning and builds financial understanding through hands-on simulation that enhance lectures and textbooks.
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Beyond Personal Finance is organized into three units covering 20 lessons across the full spectrum of adult financial life. Unit 1 covers careers and education, budgeting, car purchase, and apartment rental. Unit 2 covers credit cards, marriage and interest, babies and payroll, house purchase, and insurance. Unit 3 covers charitable giving, investments, business basics, layoff and financial tracking, income tax, divorce and review, and retirement. Checkpoint lessons at the end of each unit give students a chance to review and consolidate what they have learned.
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Yes. Students access video lessons and their workbook on their own schedule. The 365-day membership gives families plenty of flexibility to work at whatever pace fits their school year.
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Your purchase includes 365-day access to the student online portal with self-paced video lessons, a full-color printed student workbook, printable assignments and tests, and access to the teacher portal with lesson plans, coaching videos, and extension resources.
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The student workbook is a full-color printed workbook that ships to your address. The video lessons and assignments are accessed online through the student portal.
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Absolutely. The teacher portal includes lesson plans, answer keys, and brief coaching videos that walk parents through each lesson. You do not need a finance background to guide your student through this course.
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Your access ends at the 365-day mark, with an option to extend up to 60 additional days if needed. The printed workbook and simulated budgets are yours to keep permanently.