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Financial Literacy Standards

9.1: Earning Income

12.2: In addition to wages and paid benefits, employees may also value intangible (noncash) benefits, such as good working conditions, flexible work hours, telecommuting privileges, and career advancement potential.

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12.2.c: Evaluate the tradeoffs between income and non-income factors when making career or job choices.

12.11: Owning a small business can be a person's primary career or can supplement income from other sources.

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12.11.b: Discuss the pros and cons of small business ownership as their primary source of income.

9.2: Spending

12.1: A budget helps people achieve their financial goals by allocating income to necessary and desired spending, saving, and philanthropy.

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12.1.b: Develop a budget to allocate current income to necessary and desired spending, including estimates for both fixed and variable expenses.

12.6: Housing decisions depend on individual preferences, circumstances, and costs, and can impact personal satisfaction and financial well-being.

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12.6.b: Compare the short-term and long-term costs and benefits of renting versus buying a home in their city of residence.