Students engaged in the Design Thinking process by taking on the role of a financial advisor for a client they conducted an empathy interview with.  They then estimated the savings their client might have based on their career and years of service to then purchase a house and car for their client.  The students researched cars and houses and found the depreciation and appreciation rates of the ones they selected for their client.  After calculating the down payment for each, the students were asked to find a savings account to invest the remainder of their clients savings in.  Students learned about interest rates/minimum balances/fees/etc that apply to savings accounts.  Students then presented their data to their clients as well as our business partners from American Commerce Bank.

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