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General Financial Literacy

STRAND 3: Students will understand sources of income and the relationship between career preparation and lifetime earning power.

Standard 1: Identify sources of income and specific employability skills.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
Identify sources of income, such as salary, wages, commissions, and tips.
Compare the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship/self‑employment.
Understand the effects of FICA (Social Security and Medicare), state, local, and federal taxes and voluntary deductions on wages and income, and the similarities and differences between wages and income.
Contrast the differences between gross income, net income, and taxable income.

Standard 2: Understand and begin preparation for post‑secondary training and career.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
Recognize and explore the correlation between education, training, and potential lifetime income.