BUS 35

BUS-35, Money Management with Paula Freston (Fall 2010)

Catalog description: This course offers instruction in principles and practices of business from the consumer's point of view. Areas of study include income and wealth distribution, occupational earnings, wise buying, consumer rights, legislation and protective agencies, credit and borrowing, financial services, automobiles, property liability, health, life and disability insurance, Social Security, pensions, annuities, housing, savings and investments, taxes and estate planning.

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THIS IS THE TEXT FOR FALL 2010:

Focus on Personal Finance, 3e (2010)

by Kapoor, Dlabay, and Hughes

ISBN 978-0-07-338242-5

Do not buy the earlier 1st or 2nd editions as content and assignments are different and will cause too much confusion


FOR MY ONLINE STUDENTS: This page is intended for the online section of BUS 35; the other sections are taught by instructors who may have different requirements. Content for the online course is available only within the course itself; Fall 2010 students will not be able to login until after 12 PM on August 13th. Only current online students will be able to log in; waitlisted students will NOT be able to access the class until/unless I approve their add. Once you get to the WebCT login page (thru the college's Portal) bookmark the link (http://cehosting.blackboard.com/webct/RelativeResourceManager/102055011/institutions.html) so you'll still have access to our course if the Portal link is temporarily unavailable. As instructed in the schedule, email me at freston.p@mccd.edu so I can capture your personal email address. pgf
Syllabus Course Outline Respondus: You'll need to download, install, and use this lock-down browser when taking tests in the course. This Student Help Desk link provides download access and complete instructions for use. Expected student outcomes: These may not sound exciting or fun, but trust me -- you'll enjoy the class and you'll use what you learn for the rest of your life. A. Create financial goals and formulate a plan to accomplish those goals. B. Prepare a budget, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. C. Calculate various types of rate of return when given specific information. D. Analyze sources of economic and financial data need for effective financial planning. E. Prepare an individual tax return. F. Develop a spending plan tailored to his/her own situation. G. Compare various credit card offerings. H. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of comparison shopping. I. Analyze the special considerations involved when making a major purchase such as a car or home. J. Analyze various types of auto, medical, disability, and life insurance, and calculate individual needs for same. K. Create a risk management plan for property, health, death and old age. L. Examine and learn how to plan for financial emergencies and economic disruptions. M. Examine and become familiar with various investing alternatives. N. Prepare a simple will and/or Physician’s Directive O. Synthesize the various financial planning components into a comprehensive financial strategy. Last updated 08/18/2010

THIS IS THE TEXT FOR FALL 2010:

FOR MY ONLINE STUDENTS: This page is intended for the online section of BUS 35; the other sections are taught by instructors who may have different requirements.

Content for the online course is available only within the course itself; Fall 2010 students will not be able to login until after 12 PM on August 13th. Only current online students will be able to log in; waitlisted students will NOT be able to access the class until/unless I approve their add.

Once you get to the WebCT login page (thru the college's Portal) bookmark the link (http://cehosting.blackboard.com/webct/RelativeResourceManager/102055011/institutions.html) so you'll still have access to our course if the Portal link is temporarily unavailable.