Baby Budget

EQ - How does a person's budget change throughout life?

1. Activator: Partnership Quiz
2. Baby Budget Project
1. Complete the Graphic Organizer
2. Follow the steps of budget planning and allocate expenses to categories
3. Create a shareable (Canva.com) to show your budget

Budgeting Practice

George works as a customer service representative and earns $33,000 per year after taxes.  He has two savings accounts; one at a credit union and the other at a local bank.  These accounts provide him with interest of $135 and $105 interest respectively.  George just recently purchased a new car and owes $400 per month for his car payment.  The car insurance company charges $185 per month and he estimates his upkeep and maintenance will cost him $50 a month.  George rents a one bedroom apartment in a choice location for $950 per month.  His utility bills cost him $225 per month.  In addition, George pays $65 per month to park his car in a secured lot.  George pays $125 per month for the latest iPhone and $125 for the Comcast Triple Play.  His medical and dental insurance plans cost him $175 each per month.  He shops frequently and spends $150 per month on clothes and $200 per month on groceries.  Georges uses $125 of gasoline each month and uses $80 for dining out.  He estimates his miscellaneous monthly expenses are $150.

Intro to Unit 4

EQ - How are income and expenses classified?

EQ - How is a budget created?

1. Activator - Chalk Talk
1. What do adults pay for on a monthly basis?
2. White Board Groups - Estimations
2. Mini Lesson - Cash Flows
3. Spending Plan - Advanced Organizer
4. Spending Plan - PowerPoint
• Classifying Income and Expenses  (LEQ 1)
• Spending Plan Development Process (LEQ 2)
• Components of Spending Plans  (LEQ 2)
• Identifying Spending Plan Components (LEQ 1 & 2)
5. TOD 
• List the steps of creating a spending plan.
• Muddy Points