Please go to the link below and familiarize yourself with the document:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzY9jTFcLEUWTl84bk95dC1fdVk/edit?usp=sharing
On the first page you will notice it is a template for a family budget. Today you will be entering your basic start-up information. You have a job somewhere other than the Philadelphia Area based on your research on Career Day (31/1). You must enter your personal information, find a job and list the address, employer, and job title. Your next task is to find housing (apartment) near your job and work out transportation to work. Over the next few days you will find out about utilities, services, groceries, and other costs to get changes to your plan and you will have to adjust your budget to reflect the changes. Final budgets will be gradable. PLEASE SAVE YOUR BUDGETS AS MS EXCEL "WORKBOOKS" so you can keep working on them each day. Eventually you will be graded on the following basis:
Grading is as follows: (600 points Total)
Career Day Google Doc Complete - 100 points
Initial Budget Setup Day - 100 points
Download, Keep Updated All Initial Information and Data Sheet
Costs associated with the move to new location
Furniture, Travel, Housewares, Electronics, etc.
Services & Utilites Day (Google Map) - 100 points
Create a Google Map with Work & Home Address
Add Points on the Map for Local Points of Interest
Doctors, Grocery, Mall/Shopping, Entertainment, Restaraunt
Garage (Auto), Public Transportation, Route to Work (Method)
Insurance & Investment Day Changes - 100 points
Renter's Insurance, Auto Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance
Stock Market Game Withdrawals
Meal Plan & Grocery Shopping - 100 points
Weekly Meal Plan to include 2 "Date" nights and Sunday Family Dinner
Cleaning Supplies, Housewares, Expendables, Etc.
Online Grocery Order Submission.
Final Changes & Submission of Budget (Email) - 100 points
Random Final Changes and Email to Instructor for Credit.
Final Presentation (200 points Total)
Powerpoint - 100 point
Presentation - 100 points
Final Presentations of your completed BUDGET will need to include explanations to the class of where you live, what you spent money on, and how you saved and can tell the difference between expenses and discretionary income.
Good Luck!!
MR. S
0 Comments