Are you interested in knowing how much that new car will really cost you or how to make it big in the stock market?  Understanding financial management concepts is an important life skill. From credit to insurance to taxes, it is crucial that you understand the consequences of your financial choices. When you wisely manage your money, you become a citizen who is more responsible. This course surveys the basic personal financial needs of most individuals and emphasizes the basics of budgeting, saving, checking, investments, credit, the wise use of insurance, and paying and preparing income tax returns. After high school and the more knowledge you can acquire, the higher the probability that your financial future will be secure. Students taking this course will learn to better prepare for their financial futures. DECA membership is strongly recommended.