Personal Finance (Spring)                   

16 WEEK CLASS

Required Text: Beyond Personal Finance Student Workbook (https://bpfclass.com) and a blank notebook.

Copy Fee: $15

Other Fees: None

Minimum Number of Students:  6

Maximum Number of Students:  15

Course Description/Outline/Objectives:   
Beyond Personal Finance is a choice-based curriculum that opens the student's eyes to the high cost of being an adult. This interactive, informative, 16 lesson, self-paced course immerses the students in their future by letting them experience age 22-41 for themselves through making personal choices and personal budgets. The course starts with learning about and choosing a college and/or career then moves to cars, apartments, spouses, houses, investments and much more. The final class covers retirement and asks the students to review their final budget to see if they are on track. Through personal reflection the student’s eyes are opened to how their choices impact their future.

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework:  2-4 hours

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9th -12th    

Rate for Additional Private Tutoring: NA

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BIO

Tasha Smith is a graduate of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling. She has been a member of The National Christian Counselors Association since 2012 and holds a Certification in Temperament Counseling. In addition she has been a Licensed Pastoral Counselor since 2015. Tasha worked in the medical field for many years as well as working closely with a nonprofit organization that dealt with life controlling issues. Prior to working in the counseling field she worked in banking for several years. 

Tasha is originally from Alabama and is married to her best friend, Brian. They have one  amazing son and 2 dogs. The family has attended LifePoint Church in Smyrna for the past 9 years where Tasha is part of the counseling program. She has homeschooled her son for the past 9 years and is a passionate advocate for the homeschool community.