PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY Third Edition covers the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today s students including budgeting identity theft saving investing risk management and careful use of credit This text teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances how to live a financially successful life and what their financial responsibilities are as citizens It is aligned with the Jump tart Coalition s National Standards for Personal Financial Literacy The personal focus of this course makes it relevant and meaningful to those just starting down the path to personal financial independence PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY Third Edition covers the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today s students including budgeting identity theft saving investing risk management and careful use of credit This text teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances how to live a financially successful life and ...what their financial responsibilities are as citizens It is aligned with the Jump tart Coalition s National Standards for Personal Financial Literacy The personal focus of this course makes it relevant and meaningful to those just starting down the path to personal financial independence