{"product_id":"9780983733935","title":"Your Financial Mastery: Financial Literacy for the Real World","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned to quickly integrate financial literacy into the college classroom, the \u003ci\u003eYour Financial Mastery\u003c\/i\u003e curriculum enables instructors to easily facilitate student learning using step-by-step instructions, to establish the essential personal finance competencies necessary for students to achieve lifelong financial wellness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a highly interactive \"flipped classroom\" model, the innovative curriculum meets all Financial Education Core Competencies set by the Department of Treasury for Financial Literacy as well as all personal finance benchmarks set by the Institute of Financial Literacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTextbook topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBudgeting \u0026amp; Banking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial Statements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCredit, Credit Cards \u0026amp; Debt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal Loans, Automobiles \u0026amp; Home Ownership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollege Funding \u0026amp; Investing Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBonds, Stocks, Mutual Funds \u0026amp; Other Investments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal Estate \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRetirement Planning \u0026amp; Insurance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaxes and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe learning experience is enhanced by a powerful online companion website with student and administrator resources supporting this financial literacy textbook \/ workbook. Articles, calculators, printable exercises and tests, infographics, and videos reinforce each personal finance topic and further promote engagement and interaction within and outside the classroom. The companion website accompanies the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Financial Mastery: The Instructor's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (purchased separately; please contact Jennifer Kelly at busdev@iGrad.com). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking curriculum is the collaborative outcome of iGrad, the financial literacy platform that recently won the prestigious Educational Program of the Year Award (EIFLE), and best-selling authors Sharon Lechter (\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRich Dad, Poor Dad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series) and Angela Totman of Pay Your Family First! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy students loved it! One excellent outcome was that the class facilitated needed dialog with our students.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryant Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenior Director of Student Services\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllinois College of Optometry \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Financial literacy is an important topic that has gained much attention in recent years due to national economic concerns, escalating college costs, and increased student borrowing. iGrad is an excellent financial literacy resource that can be easily integrated into high school and\/or post-secondary course curriculum, workshops, and career education.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Radney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirector of Financial Aid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalfornia State University, Bakersfield \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I am impressed with the depth and breadth of the topics and coverage of the book. I am confident that anyone using this book will be far better prepared for their financial futures as a result.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott B. 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