ITEC 1301Brian Walker

University Of HoustonBy Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson

Responsible For My Financial Future

Adam Johnson

SummaryIntroduction

Early EducationHigh School YearsCollege Career

My Career Goals 1 2My Financial Goals

Need for Financial EducationMy Financial Plans 1 2

This Presentation Will IncludeAccomplishmentsMy ChurchPicture CollageCreditsConclusion

Adam Johnson

My name is Adam Darnell Johnson. I was born on July 24, 1988 in Houston Texas.

This was the happiest day of parent’s lives!!!!!

My Introduction

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Early Education

My education began at Longfellow Elementary where I spent all of my primary years at.

I attended Pershing Middle School and this is where my love of music really took hold of

me.

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At the age of 15, I moved to Katy, Texas and began my high school career at Cinco Ranch

High School.I played the snare drum all four years and I

participated in three state competitions before graduating in 2007.

High School Years

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After graduating high school, I enrolled at Houston Community College where I obtained

an Associates of Science Degree. I am now enrolled at the University of Houston where I

am taking courses that will lead me to Information and Technology in Logistics

Bachelor’s Degree.

My College Career

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Ideal Career and Future

Music

My Life

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Music has been such an important influence on my life. They literally balance each other out. My dream is to is to be the drummer in

a band for a mainstream artist and travel around the world. I currently play in two successful bands and this career could by

financially rewarding for me.

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Realistically, I have chosen to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Information

Technology. I am interested in this field and I think this is a good plan for my

career.

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My Financial Goals

I would like to make investments in real estate

mostly in California because that is where I am choosing to reside. Real estate is a shifty

market but I believe that I would do well.

Why Do We Need Personal Finance Education?

• Nellie Mae reports that the percentage of students with credit cards rose from 67% in 1998 to 78% in 2001.

• The average college student carries a credit card debt of $2,748 (Nellie Mae)

• According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, the number of Americans entering debt management programs has risen sharply over the last ten years.

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My Financial Plans

• Created a Budget

•Make Saving Automatic

•Establish Good Credit

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My Financial Plans cont.• I have created a budget to live within

my means and still save

• I have automatic deduction from my checking into my savings

• I have opened a credit account with 2 companies that I can maintain the payments easily.

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Accomplishments

Having a successful future is more than just being well off financially. I am committed to living a prosperous Christian life. I will

live out my dreams and be successful in all aspects of my life. I have graduated from

high school, received an Associates of Science degree, and I am on my way to my

Bachelors degree.

This is a commercial for my church.

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• http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/fa/pdf/presentation_pers_fin_ed.ppt

• http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?v=photos&ref=ts&id=641517081

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!