Managing Money: Personal Finance · Financial Literacy

Budgeting and Saving

Developing practical skills for tracking expenses and setting long-term financial goals.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does compound interest act as both a tool for wealth and a trap for debt?
  2. 2What trade-offs are made when prioritizing immediate gratification over saving?
  3. 3How do unexpected life events impact a long-term financial plan?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HE9K05
Year: Year 9
Subject: Economics & Business
Unit: Managing Money: Personal Finance
Period: Financial Literacy

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