personal finance

We are proud to announce that Paintsville High School will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance course to our students for the 2025-2026 school year! This course will satisfy the new House Bill 342 graduation requirement for financial literacy.

Taught by Mr. Tommy McCormick, this course will equip students with real-world money skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Students will learn:

  • How to budget and manage money

  • The importance of saving and investing early

  • How to avoid debt and make smart financial decisions

  • How to file taxes and understand credit

Basic principles of insurance, retirement planning, and career readiness

This is a fabulous opportunity to set our students up for success beyond graduation. We’re thrilled to bring this nationally recognized curriculum to our school!