Beginner: Earning Income Course

Course Price

FREE

About the Course

The Earning Income Course is designed for beginners to understand the various aspects of earning income, including career options, education and training, taxes, and entrepreneurship. This course follows the National Standards for Financial Literacy and aims to help you make informed decisions about careers and income opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the factors that influence career choices, education, and income opportunities.
  • Learn how human capital and education impact income-earning potential.
  • Understand payroll deductions, taxes, and the importance of Social Security.
  • Evaluate the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and self-employment.

Course Instructor

Moneyling Moneyling Author

Careers and Career Paths – NS Earning Income 8-1

Career Decisions and Opportunities – NS Earning Income 8-2

Education, Training, and Human Capital – NS Earning Income 8-3

Opportunity Costs of Education and Training – NS Earning Income 8-4

Net Income and Payroll Deductions – NS Earning Income 8-5

Social Security and Income Support – NS Earning Income 8-6

Income Taxes – NS Earning Income 8-7

Government Assistance Programs – NS Earning Income 8-8

Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment – NS Earning Income 8-9

Course Price

FREE

Course Outline

  • Careers and Career Paths – NS Earning Income 8-1
    • Career Paths and Opportunities – NS Earning Income 8-1
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Career Longevity: NS Earning Income 8-1a
    • Comparing Education Requirements: NS Earning Income 8-1b
  • Career Decisions and Opportunities – NS Earning Income 8-2
    • Impact of Career Decisions – NS Earning Income 8-2
    • Job Comparison for High School Students: NS Earning Income 8-2a
    • Career Field Research: NS Earning Income 8-2b
    • Assessing Personal Skills and Interests: NS Earning Income 8-2c
  • Education, Training, and Human Capital – NS Earning Income 8-3
    • Increasing Human Capital – NS Earning Income 8-3
    • Training Opportunities in High School: NS Earning Income 8-3a
    • Income Potential with Higher Education: NS Earning Income 8-3b
    • Skills Training and Income Potential: NS Earning Income 8-3c
    • Average Wage and Education Level: NS Earning Income 8-3d
  • Opportunity Costs of Education and Training – NS Earning Income 8-4
    • Costs of Education and Training – NS Earning Income 8-4
    • Opportunity Costs of Training: NS Earning Income 8-4a
    • Costs vs. Benefits of Post-Secondary Education: NS Earning Income 8-4b
    • Family Support for Education: NS Earning Income 8-4c
  • Net Income and Payroll Deductions – NS Earning Income 8-5
    • Understanding Net Income – NS Earning Income 8-5
    • Gross vs. Net Income: NS Earning Income 8-5a
    • Payroll Deductions: NS Earning Income 8-5b
    • Taxes and Take-Home Pay: NS Earning Income 8-5c
  • Social Security and Income Support – NS Earning Income 8-6
    • Understanding Social Security – NS Earning Income 8-6
    • Who Qualifies for Social Security: NS Earning Income 8-6a
    • Social Security Tax Rates: NS Earning Income 8-6b
    • Calculating Social Security Taxes: NS Earning Income 8-6c
    • Benefits by Income Level: NS Earning Income 8-6d
  • Income Taxes – NS Earning Income 8-7
    • Taxation on Income – NS Earning Income 8-7
    • Income Level and Taxes: NS Earning Income 8-7a
    • Taxes on Tips: NS Earning Income 8-7b
    • Consequences of Not Paying Taxes: NS Earning Income 8-7c
  • Government Assistance Programs – NS Earning Income 8-8
    • Income Support Programs – NS Earning Income 8-8
    • Medicaid and SNAP: NS Earning Income 8-8a
    • Eligibility for Government Assistance: NS Earning Income 8-8b
  • Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment – NS Earning Income 8-9
    • Becoming an Entrepreneur – NS Earning Income 8-9
    • Motivating Factors for Self-Employment: NS Earning Income 8-9a
    • Risks of Starting a Business: NS Earning Income 8-9b
    • Reasons for Business Failure: NS Earning Income 8-9c
    • Course Review
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