On My Own is a comprehensive financial program for youth that is typically guided through in-person simulations. This is an online-only version created to meet the need of virtual learning in 2020.
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
Omo digital simulation and lessons
1. Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development.
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension
provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
EXTENSION PROGRAM
2. Introduction:
Imagine you are 26 years old. What do you see in your
future? Do you have a family? Do you have children?
Where will you be living? What kind of job will you have?
What does it mean to be on your own?
What kinds of things are you responsible for?
What kind of expenses will you have?
3. What does it take to live?
If you have expenses you will need an
income.
What kinds of things do you like to do?
And, can you get paid to do those things?
5. What do you like to do?
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6. Are you a Doer?
What do Doers do?
Construction Worker
Airport Ground Crew
Postal Mail Carrier
Auto Mechanic
7. Are you a Thinker?
What do Thinkers do?
Accountant
Surveyor
Computer Technician
Civil Engineer
8. Are you a Creator?
What do Creators do?
Computer Graphic Artist
Actor
Landscape Architect
Sound Technician
9. Are you an Organizer?
What do organizers do?
Air Traffic Controller
Bookkeeper
City Planner
Meeting/Convention Planner
10. Are you a Helper?
What do helpers do?
Veterinarian Assistant
Pharmacist
Waiter/Waitress
Fire Fighter
11. Are you a Persuader?
What do persuaders do?
Telemarketer
Real Estate Agent
Salesperson
Public Relations Specialist
12. Doers, which job would you choose?
Auto mechanic
Barista
Soil and Plant Scientist
Police Officer
Transportation Manager or Inspector
Construction Supervisor or Building Inspector
13.
14. Thinkers, which job would you choose?
Agricultural Technician
Civil Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst
Paralegal
Private Detective or Investigator
Environmental Engineer
15.
16. Creators, which job would you choose?
Art or Music Teacher
Radio or TV Announcer
Choreographer or Dancer
Graphic Designer or Information Technology
or Communications
Professional Photographers
Interior Designer
17.
18. Organizers, which job would you choose?
Court Reporter
Database Administrator
Event Planner
Secretary or Medical Secretary
Accountant or Bookkeeper or Tax Preparer
Librarian
19.
20. Helpers, which job would you choose?
Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
Health Educator
Veterinary Assistant
Hair Stylist or Cosmetologist
Registered Nurse
Physical Therapist
21.
22. Persuaders, which job would you choose?
Human Resource Specialist
Sales Supervisor
Labor Relation Specialist
Customer Service Representative
Public Relations Specialist or Marketing Specialist
Real Estate Agent
27. Payroll Deductions & Withholdings
Federal Income Tax : This money supports federal
government programs.
State Income Tax : This money supports state government
programs.
Social Security Tax : This tax provides income for retired or
disabled citizens as well as underage survivors of tragedy or
illness.
Medicare Tax : This tax provides health insurance for
individuals receiving social security benefits.
Basic Health and Disability Insurance : Now required, this
payment allows participation in group health and disability
insurance programs either through the employer or the federal
or state government.
28. Gross Pay vs. Net Pay
Gross pay – deductions and withholdings = net pay
Gross Pay : The amount of monthly income earned before
taxes are withheld.
Withholdings : The amount of money the employer withholds
from the gross pay amount to cover the employee’s state and
federal taxes.
Deductions : The amount of money deducted from the gross
pay amount to pay for health and disability insurance either
through the employer or the state or federal government.
Net Pay : The amount of money left in the paycheck after
taxes and insurance have been taken from the gross pay.
29. Payroll Earnings & Deduction
Statement
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Mannie Earners
SSN 800-00-1111
Pay Type :
Pay Period :
Date of Issue :
Monthly (Salaried)
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
Marital Status : Single
Number of Exemptions : 1
Type of Pay Gross Amount Type of Deduction Amount Withheld
Regular Pay
Overtime Pay
Total Deductions
$2752.00
$0.00
-$586.00
Federal Income Tax Withholding
FICA Social Security Tax
FICA Medicare Tax
Basic Group Insurance Deduction
401K
$286.00
$164.00
$38.00
$98.00
$0.00
Net Amount this Pay
Period $2166.00 Total Deductions $586.00
The University of Tennessee Earnings and Deductions Payroll Statement
If you have any questions concerning your statement, please contact the payroll office.
30. Federal Tax Withholdings Chart
1 2 3 4 5
Single 518 478 438 398 358
Married N/A 380 340 311 284
Accountant II
Salary $ 2,752 monthly
$33,025 annually
Withholdings
(Includes Federal Income, Social Security and Medicare taxes)
31. 1 2 3 4 5
Single 194 156 124 104 104
Married N/A 105 104 104 104
Use this withholdings chart to determine your taxes
if your salary was 16,500 up to 20,000.
32. 1 2 3 4 5
Single 334 285 236 200 168
Married N/A 214 182 151 151
Use this withholdings chart to determine your taxes
if your salary was 20,001 up to 30,000.
33. 1 2 3 4 5
Single 534 485 436 388 339
Married N/A 372 338 305 273
Use this withholdings chart to determine your taxes
if your salary was 30,001 up to 45,000
34. 1 2 3 4 5
Single 872 790 717 668 620
Married N/A 652 604 555 506
Use this withholdings chart to determine your taxes
if your salary was 45,001 up to 60,000
35. 1 2 3 4 5
Single 1009 927 846 765 715
Married N/A 747 699 650 601
Use this withholdings chart to determine your taxes
if your salary was above 60,000
36. Deduction Reduction
Worksheet for Calculating Net Income
Gross Monthly Income $__________
Deductions and withholdings (see
withholdings chart)
Federal Income, Social Security and
Medicare Tax Withholdings
$__________
Basic Group Health and Disability
Insurance $__________
Additional Family Coverage
$__________
Total Deductions -- $__________
Net Pay (Gross pay minus deductions)
$__________
The withholdings chart includes federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes each based on gross income and calculated through a
tax formula determined by the federal government. Social Security tax is 6.2% and Medicare tax is 1.45% of the total gross income.
38. Your income $$
Savings account
Checking account
Lick Your Chops
Grocery
$
How Banking Works
Deposit to the bank
Pay for goods
or services
For later
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39. Keeping Up: Banking and
Transactions
What happens to your money now?
How do you keep track of what you spend?
40. Balance Forward
Gross Monthly Income $__________
Deductions and withholdings (see
withholdings chart)
Federal Income, Social Security and
Medicare Tax Withholdings $__________
Basic Group Health and Disability
Insurance $__________
Additional Family Coverage $__________
Total Deductions
-
$__________
Net Pay (Gross pay minus deductions) $__________
Number/Type
of transaction
Date Description Debit (-) Credit (+) Balance
$
41. Keeping Your Transaction Register
Number/Type
of transaction
Date Description Debit (-) Credit (+) Balance
498 July 1 Living Large Realty 425.00 425.00
House Payment 1365.00
Deposit July 1 Big Money Bank & Credit 22.55 22.55
Stock Dividend 1387.55
$1790.00
42.
43. Instructions & Station Overview
Instructions:
Keep your register active
and progress through the
stations
Remember at anytime you
can hit the first aid or the
community cares (piggy
bank) icons to gain or give
money.
HAVE FUN!
Stations:
Asset Auction
Community Cares
Financial First Aid
Big Money Bank and Credit
Connections
Kiddie Cottage
Lick Your Chops
Living Large Realty
Motor Mania
Mall & Party Alley
46. Community Cares
Volunteer opportunities (some will offset expenses, 6 hour min.):
• Community Garden (20% groceries)
• Afterschool Club (20% childcare)
• Faith-Based Club
• Service Club
• Animal Shelter (20% off pet supplies if adopting)
Giving opportunities:
• Food Pantry (money, canned goods)
• Rescue Mission (money, clothes)
• Habitat House (money, furnishings)
• Crisis Center (money, clothes, new toiletry items)
• Animal Shelter (money, time, pet food)
Opportunities for Assistance (to receive assistance):
• Food (will offset groceries by 20%)
• Clothing needs (will offset a mall choice)
47. Financial First Aid – Second Job
Sunset Hills Nursing Care. You must be personable, caring, and responsive. You
must understand flexibility and be able to move between tasks easily and quickly.
You will need to be comfortable changing linens and bedpans as well as assisting
with bathing and toileting. You must be able to lift at least 50lbs unassisted and
100lbs assisted. This job pays $15/hour.
Lick Your Chops Grocery Online delivery. You must be friendly and have good
phone etiquette. You must also be able to maintain professional behavior at all
times. You will be responsible for filling online grocery orders and fielding phone
calls when customers have questions or complaints. This job pays $12/hour.
Kiddie Cottage Child Care Kitchen Helper. You must be friendly, like children,
be able to maintain a semi-professional appearance (no sweats, shorts, etc.) You
will be responsible for reheating and preparing (cutting, serving, etc.) pre-made
food for the children in daycare. You are responsible for maintaining a clean,
organized kitchen. This job pays $10/hour. This job also qualifies you for a
childcare discount of 10%.
53. Kiddie Cottage – Child Care
Rural Urban
Full time care accredited pre-school $660/mo. $780/mo.
Full time care Daycare only $590/mo. $720/mo.
Faith-based childcare center $520/mo. $600/mo.
Private in-home care $400/mo. $650/mo.
Rural Urban
Afterschool care $280/mo. $372/mo.
Parents day out part time care $300/mo. $400/mo.
67. Oops! Forgot to pay the student loan!
If your occupation is:
Soil and Plant Scientist
Agricultural Technician
Interior Designer
Librarian
Graphic Designer
Art or Music Teacher
Registered Nurse with BSN
Health Educator
Human Resources Specialist
Labor Relations Specialist
Public Relations or Marketing Specialist
If your occupation is:
Database Administrator
Computer Analyst
Civil Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Physical Therapist
$100
$200
71. How did having a family make a difference in your
finances?
Describe some decisions you would have made
differently if you were single.
How did On My Own cause you to change your
future plans regarding a family?
Family Discussion