Miller, R: Economic Education for Consumers

1. Consumers: The Engine that Runs the Economy. Decisions, Decisions. Make Decisions. Understand Economic Systems. Consumer's Role in the Economy. Advertising and Consumer Decisions. Be a Responsible Consumer. 2. Buying Technology Products: Let's Talk Tech. Technology and Consumer Choice. Move into Cyberspace. Choose a Personal Computer. Shop on the Net. Protect Yourself on the Internet. 3. Consumer Protection: Rights, Responsibilities, Resolutions. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. Government and Consumer Protection. Deception and Fraud. Resolve Consumer Problems. 4. Choose a Career: Get a Job. Get to Know Yourself. Explore Careers. Apply for a Job. Interview Successfully. Prepare for the Future. 5. Taxes: How Much Income Will You Keep?. Taxes and Your Paycheck. File a Tax Return. Taxes and Government. Government Spending. 6. Budgeting: How Will You Use Your Money?. Choose Financial Goals. Track Income and Expenses. Your Budget Worksheet. Create Your Budget for the Year. 7. Banking Services: Where to Stash Your Cash. How Banks Work. Use Your Checking Account. Electronic Banking. Balance Your Checkbook. Other Banking Services. 8. Saving: Plan for Financial Security. Why Save? Savings Institutions and Account. Save with Safety. Simple and Compound Interest. 9. Investing: Prepare for Your Future. Investing Basics. How to Invest in Corporations. How to Invest in Mutual Funds. Research Investments. Retirement and Other Investments. 10. Credit: You're in Charge. What is Credit?. How to Qualify for Credit. Sources of Consumer Credit. Credit Rights and Responsibilities. Maintain a Good Credit Rating 11. Budget Essentials: Food, Clothes, Fun. Nutrition Facts. Shop for a Healthful Diet. Evaluate Clothes Choices. Recreation and Travel. 12. Transportation: How Will You Get There?. Transportation Basics. How to Choose a Car. To Buy or Lease? The Car-Buying Process. How to Maintain a Car. 13. Housing: A Place to Call Home. Your Housing Options. How to Rent an Apartment. How

1. Consumers: The Engine that Runs the Economy. Decisions, Decisions. Make Decisions. Understand Economic Systems. Consumer's Role in the Economy. Advertising and Consumer Decisions. Be a Responsible Consumer. 2. Buying Technology Products: Let's Talk Tech. Technology and Consumer Choice. Move into Cyberspace. Choose a Personal Computer. Shop on the Net. Protect Yourself on the Internet. 3. Consumer Protection: Rights, Responsibilities, Resolutions. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. Government and Consumer Protection. Deception and Fraud. Resolve Consumer Problems. 4. Choose a Career: Get a Job. Get to Know Yourself. Explore Careers. Apply for a Job. Interview Successfully. Prepare for the Future. 5. Taxes: How Much Income Will You Keep?. Taxes and Your Paycheck. File a Tax Return. Taxes and Government. Government Spending. 6. Budgeting: How Will You Use Your Money?. Choose Financial Goals. Track Income and Expenses. Your Budget Worksheet. Create Your Budget for the Year. 7. Banking Services: Where to Stash Your Cash. How Banks Work. Use Your Checking Account. Electronic Banking. Balance Your Checkbook. Other Banking Services. 8. Saving: Plan for Financial Security. Why Save? Savings Institutions and Account. Save with Safety. Simple and Compound Interest. 9. Investing: Prepare for Your Future. Investing Basics. How to Invest in Corporations. How to Invest in Mutual Funds. Research Investments. Retirement and Other Investments. 10. Credit: You're in Charge. What is Credit?. How to Qualify for Credit. Sources of Consumer Credit. Credit Rights and Responsibilities. Maintain a Good Credit Rating 11. Budget Essentials: Food, Clothes, Fun. Nutrition Facts. Shop for a Healthful Diet. Evaluate Clothes Choices. Recreation and Travel. 12. Transportation: How Will You Get There?. Transportation Basics. How to Choose a Car. To Buy or Lease? The Car-Buying Process. How to Maintain a Car. 13. Housing: A Place to Call Home. Your Housing Options. How to Rent an Apartment. How