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Personal Financial Literacy
Standards

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Curriculum and Record
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Brenda Beymer-Chapman, J.D.
Director of Social Studies
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Welcome to the Personal Financial Literacy Page!
Personal Financial Literacy is designed for students in Grades 7-12. These standards of learning are priority, essential, and necessary for all Oklahoma students. Learning the ideas, concepts, knowledge, and skills will enable students to implement personal financial decision-making skills; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers, and to be participating members of a global workforce and society.
Real-world topics covered by these standards include the following:
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Earning an income
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Understanding state and federal taxes
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Banking and financial services
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Managing a bank account
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Savings and investing
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Planning for retirement
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Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), loans and borrowing money, including predatory lending and payday loans
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Understanding interest, credit card debt, and online commerce
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Identity fraud and theft
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Rights and responsibilities of renting or buying a home
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Understanding insurance
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Understanding the financial impact and consequences of gambling
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Bankruptcy
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Charitable giving
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Last updated on January 25, 2021