I'm out of money again! Do you know the feeling? Was it all of the movies we went to? Maybe it was the winter clothes I bought? How about all of the gifts for Christmas? I had to buy those airplane tickets, didn't I? The truth is I am outa money again, but I actually do know where every penny went and have for the past six months. Financial Literacy, or Economics, is a class I had last semester. I thought the class would be lame, but I think it's been the most valuable class I've ever taken in highschool.
Have I told you 'bout my highschool? No? Ha! That's because I don't have one, or at least not in the normal sense. When I moved to San Antonio, Texas, I was excited to start school since it was right down the street, but then they told me I couldn't go...they said they had too many students...what kind of reason is that? So they shipped me several hours a day over to another school. I was feeling pretty low at that point. Then my friend told me about a way that I can teach myself and still get credit for highschool. Is it a good system? It's got its ups and downs. Did you think it was hard being a student? Try being both the student and the teacher.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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Hi Hauntfox,
Yes, having a financial class is a very good idea for everyone, but should definitely be a graduation requirement for all High Schools every where. Learning how to deal with money and ones finances while in the younger years can prevent a lot of hardships when one is older in life. Congratulations on sticking with your financial tracking for so many months! Keep it up.
Being able to take classes in the comfort of your own home can be a plus, but it has its downside as well. It takes a lot of motivation, concentration, and self-discipline to keep going on the courses and see them through to the end. And do so in a timely manner. I know how it is as I have taken several courses over the years in pursuing my career as an author. It can be very difficult at times. If you don’t have a daily schedule made out then sit down and come up with one, making sure it is realistic for your situation. You may need to tweak it a few times here and there until you come up with the right one for you. Then print it out and tape it where you can see it through out the whole day. This will help you to stay on track. Do be a little flexible though, but not a lot or the schedule will most likely not work.
Good luck in all you do,
S A Slack
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