Skills for Consumer Success (with Template

This text-workbook enables those who are learning their roles in the marketplace to sharpen their consumer skills.

Unit 1 The Job Market

Your Values, Interests, and Abilities

4

(5)

Types of Jobs and Careers Available

9

(4)

Part-Time Jobs, Technical Training, and Volunteer Work

13

(4)

Job Applications

17

(4)

Applying for a Job

21

(4)

Interviewing for the Job

25

(9)

Unit 2 On the Job

Making the Job Work for You

34

(4)

Pay Periods and Types of Pay

38

(3)

Payroll Deductions and Forms

41

(4)

Income Tax Forms

45

(7)

Unit 3 Checking Accounts

Opening a Checking Account

52

(4)

Checks and the Check Register

56

(4)

Deposits and Cashing Checks

60

(4)

The Bank Statement

64

(8)

Unit 4 Other Banking Services

Simple Interest

72

(3)

Compound Interest

75

(4)

Savings Plans

79

(4)

Electronic Banking

83

(4)

Special Checks and Services

87

(7)

Unit 5 Credit

Credit

94

(6)

Types of Loans

100

(7)

Installment Contracts

107

(4)

Credit Cards and Charge Accounts

111

(7)

Unit 6 Budgeting

Making a Budget

118

(6)

Keeping Records

124

(3)

A Yearly Budget

127

(9)

Unit 7 Auto and Home Insurance

Health and Disability Insurance

136

(9)

Life Insurance

145

(5)

Social Security

150

(6)

Retirement Plans

156

(6)

Unit 8 Auto and Home Insurance

Auto Insurance

162

(9)

Home and Property Insurance

171

(9)

Unit 9 Owning and Operating a Car

Estimating Car Expenses

180

(4)

Used Cars

184

(6)

New Cars

190

(7)

Car Loans and Leases

197

(9)

Unit 10 Housing

Housing Options

206

(5)

Renting and Housing Leases

211

(7)

Buying a Home

218

(10)

Unit 11 Consumer Protection

Consumer Rights

228

(2)

Consumer Publications

230

(3)

Consumer Complaints

233

(7)

Warranties and Other Legal Agreements

240

(10)

Unit 12 Investment Opportunities

Choosing an Investment Plan

250

(5)

Investing in Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

255

(8)

Other Investment Options

263

(3)

Index

266

(2)

Photo Credits

268

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