Josh Stoddard
Financial Literacy/Business Technology | Mentor
Email: jstoddard@ahsonline.org
By the end of this course, students will not only master concepts related to basic finance such as budgeting, investing, and debt, but will also understand financial goal setting, career development, and the blessings of tithing & fast offerings. Our Live classes review exemplary work turned in by students and briefly answer any questions about the previous week's online teaching. We will discuss current events that relate to finance as well as complete real-world case studies in small groups. Students are encouraged to discuss their real and current financial goals and questions, so as a class, we can help everyone in their specific situation.
MENTOR BIO:
I live in Florida with my wife and three young boys. After serving a mission in Argentina, I received a degree in finance from Brigham Young University with an emphasis in Real Estate. During my time at BYU, I had the opportunity to teach for two years at the missionary training center. After five years of working with national real estate developers, I founded MoneyMinded Teens to give teenagers the necessary tools to achieve their ambitions. I currently mentor teenagers in financial principles and continue managing a portfolio of real estate. In every lesson, I ensure the content is entertaining and applicable. Money will be a part of everyone's lives, and is directly tied to most students' biggest goals. We build an understanding of finance around what the students want to achieve in their lives, giving them clear steps to follow. In D&C 104:13-15 The Lord has commanded us to be wise stewards over our resources. A part of being a wise steward is learning how to manage money and understand the Lord's teachings on the subject. By gaining a strong understanding of financial principles, students will have the power to serve their future families and grow God's church.