Introduction to Finance and Stocks
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This class teaches the basics of money and investing. Students will learn how to save, spend, and manage money, how the stock market works, and how to make smart choices with their money. Fun activities and practice games help students try out what they learn.
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Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes.
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SESSION 1
3
Oct
SESSION 1
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCOct 3, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
Session 1: Introduction to Money and Finance
What is money?
Basics of personal finance: earning, spending, saving
Importance of financial planning
SESSION 2
10
Oct
SESSION 2
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTCOct 10, 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTC
Session 2: Budgeting and Saving
How to make a simple budget
Setting financial goals
Tips for saving money effectively
SESSION 3
17
Oct
SESSION 3
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTCOct 17, 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTC
Session 3: Understanding Banks and Accounts
Different types of bank accounts (checking, savings)
How banks work and earn money
Using debit, credit, and online banking safely
SESSION 4
24
Oct
SESSION 4
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTCOct 24, 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTC
Session 4: Basics of Investing
What investing is and why it matters
Types of investments: stocks, bonds, ETFs
Risk vs. reward
SESSION 5
31
Oct
SESSION 5
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTCOct 31, 10:15 PM - 11:15 PM UTC
Session 5: Introduction to the Stock Market
How the stock market works
How to buy and sell stocks
Key stock market terms (share, dividend, portfolio)
SESSION 6
7
Nov
SESSION 6
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 11:15 PM - Sat, 12:15 AM UTCNov 7, 11:15 PM - Nov 8, 12:15 AM UTC
Session 6: Analyzing Stocks
How to read simple stock charts
Basic ways to evaluate companies
Understanding market trends
SESSION 7
14
Nov
SESSION 7
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 11:15 PM - Sat, 12:15 AM UTCNov 14, 11:15 PM - Nov 15, 12:15 AM UTC
Session 7: Simulated Investing Activity
Practice buying and selling stocks in a game/simulation
Tracking investments and calculating gains/losses
Discussing strategies and lessons learned
SESSION 8
21
Nov
SESSION 8
Office Hours
Office Hours
Fri 11:15 PM - Sat, 12:15 AM UTCNov 21, 11:15 PM - Nov 22, 12:15 AM UTC
Session 8: Financial Planning and Review
Putting it all together: saving, budgeting, and investing
Setting personal financial goals
Q&A and review of key concepts
Final Test