Curriculum, By Module©

Money-Mind 101™ Course Structure

Financial Management Training for Young Adults

Module 1: The History of Money Money-Mind 101 course structure
Duration: 2 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • Making Money in the Ancient World
  • From Europe to the Americas
  • Basic Economic Theory & Markets
  • Money in the Modern World
  • Globalization & the World Economy
  • Behind the Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
  • Money Trivia & Famous Sayings
  • Is the Love of Money the Root of All Evil, or is the Lack of Money the Root of All Evil?

Module 2: The Mechanics of Money
Duration: 2 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • Personal Banking (ATMs; Checking/Savings Accounts)
  • Credit and Debit Products
  • Loan Programs
  • Bill Paying Strategies
  • Interest Charges & Hidden Fees
  • Debt Management
  • Predatory Lending Practices
  • Credit as a Positive Tool (FICO Score)

Module 3: Managing Your Money
Duration: 2 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • Rental & Lease Agreements
  • Sharing Expenses & Peer Lending
  • Managing Your Credit Rating
  • Obtaining Credit Reports
  • Financial Disputes
  • Identity Theft
  • Seeking Guidance
  • Tracking Expenses/Online Banking
  • Living Within Your Means
  • Sound Financial Habits

Module 4: The Psychology of Money
Duration: 2 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • Financial Empowerment
  • Money & Self Esteem
  • Emotional Traps
  • Assessing the Value of Others
  • The Power/Creativity of Money
  • Necessity vs. Luxury
  • The Virtues of Frugality
  • The Manipulations of Consumer Marketing
  • What Money Really Can’t Buy
  • Increasing One’s Level of Money Awareness & Valuation

Module 5: Neuroscience & Money Behavior
Duration: 2 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • The Neurochemistry of Money Decisions
  • Who Not to Trust With Your Money
  • Best Practices for Peer Lending
  • Key Research Findings
  • Monitoring your Money & Spending Behavior

Module 6: Financial Dealings with Parents
Duration: 2 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • What Parents Fear Most, but Won’t Say
  • What Parents Want to See Most
  • Money & Familial/Cultural Patterns
  • Respecting the Purse Strings
  • Achieving Emotional & Financial Independence
  • Sound Decision-making
  • Navigating Conflicting Value Systems
  • Techniques for Avoiding Conflict

Module 7: Navigating Your Financial Future
Duration: 3 Hours

Topics covered in this module include:

  • Investing in Yourself
  • Risk Management
  • Respecting Your Money & Other People’s Money
  • Saving Strategies
  • Financial Growth Vehicles
  • Criterion Behavior: Character, Imagination & Production