PERSONAL FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND BUDGETING PLAN
Objectives:
To understand the importance of personal financial planning.
To apply financial management concepts such as budgeting, expense
tracking, savings, and investment planning.
To develop practical skills in managing personal finances.
Guidelines:
Introduction
o The student will write a brief introduction explaining the
significance of personal financial management.
o The introduction should highlight common financial challenges
and the importance of budgeting.
Income Analysis
o Students will identify their sources of income for the month (e.g.,
salary, allowance, side jobs).
o They will calculate the total monthly income.
Expense Tracking
o Students will track all their expenses for the month, categorizing
them into fixed expenses (e.g., rent, utilities) and variable
expenses (e.g., groceries, entertainment).
o They should keep detailed records of their spending and provide
a summary of these expenses.
Budget Creation
o Based on their income and expense tracking, students will
create a budget.
o The budget should include categories like savings, emergency
fund, debt repayment, and discretionary spending.
o They will calculate the percentage of income allocated to each
category and compare it with recommended financial guidelines
(e.g., 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings).
Savings and Investment Planning
o Students will create a simple savings or investment plan.
o They should outline short-term and long-term savings goals (e.g.,
emergency fund, retirement fund, vacation) and propose
strategies to achieve them.
o For more advanced students, they can include basic investment
options (stocks, mutual funds, bonds) and their potential benefits.
Financial Goal Setting
o Students will set financial goals for the next 6-12 months.
o These goals can include paying off debt, increasing savings, or
investing for the future.
o They should explain how they plan to meet these goals.
Conclusion and Reflection
o The student will reflect on the process of managing personal
finances, what they learned, and how they plan to apply financial
management principles in the future.
o They should evaluate their budget and goals, and discuss any
adjustments they might make after reviewing their analysis.
Deliverables:
A written report that includes
o An introduction
o Income analysis and expense tracking data
o A completed budget
o Savings and investment plan
o Financial goal setting
o Reflection and conclusion
An optional visual aid such as a pie chart or table summarizing their
budget and financial analysis.
Evaluation Criteria:
Completeness and accuracy of the income and expense analysis.
Logical and realistic budget creation with clear categorization.
Thoughtfulness in setting financial goals and creating a savings or
investment plan.
Quality of reflection on the financial management process.
Clarity and organization of the written report.