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  • The Home Economist

    Financial Literacy Workshops for Students and Parents These workshops aim to teach students (ages 12+) and their parents a basic understanding of personal finance. Yvonne teaches the importance of developing healthy financial habits and using various financial skills to manage money. Saving & Spending Workshop Learn about compound interest; saving for retirement, emergencies, and large purchases; conscious spending; how to create a personal cash flow statement; and the psychology of spending. Investing & Protecting Workshop Learn common investment vehicles, the risks associated with investing, how to create a personal balance sheet and calculate net worth; basic insurance terminology, and how to recognize identity-theft scams. Financial Literacy Boot Camp for Adults Whether you are new to the financial responsibilities of adulthood or an experienced adult looking to refresh your knowledge and skills, you will not want to miss this seven-week financial literacy boot camp. Each week of boot camp targets specific personal finance topics applicable to real life. Week 1: Introduction to Personal Finance & Goal Setting Week 2: Saving Week 3: The Psychology of Spending, Statement of Cash Flows, & Debt Week 4: The Credit Card Trap, Credit Reports & Credit Scores Week 5: Investing Week 6: Protecting your Assets and Identity Week 7: Career Planning & Estate Planning