$tarting Off RIGHT Numerica’s Financial Education Program $tarting Off RIGHT Numerica’s Financial Education Program No part of this educational workbook may be reproduced, translated or transmitted in any form, by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission in writing from the copyright holder and publisher. Published by Numerica Credit Union – Spokane Valley, Washington. www.numericacu.com A note from your Financial Education team It is often said that you will always have a relationship with money, so you might as well make it a good one. Through the lessons that are learned in this course, students will gain the financial tools to help them lead a successful financial life. Numerica is committed to fostering well-being, and that starts with financial education for our community’s kids. Let’s start the financial conversations today, so youth have a positive relationship with money for tomorrow. Questions? Comments? We want to hear from you! KATIE SCOFIELD Financial Education Officer
[email protected] 509.340.6300 Table of Contents Pages 7-12 S.M.A.R.T. Goals An introduction on how to make goals that are S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and has a time frame to be achieved). Pages 13-22 Budgeting Budgeting is tough. If we learn good habits when we’re young, we’re more likely to stick as adults. You’ll learn about creating a real budget based on a real income. (And maybe get a sneak-peek into your spending habits!) Pages 23-50 Credit You’ll learn about the good and bad sides of credit.