This course is a general overview of a variety of personal finance topics - including budgeting, the importance of your credit score, cash flow, setting financial goals, and taxes. Taught by two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals, the concepts are broken down through videos, readings, and activities so you can apply what you are learning in real time. The course provides the foundation to build on for the rest of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization or as a standalone survey course to improve your understanding of basic personal finance terminology, as well as how they apply to your own financial situation.
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About this Course
This course is for anyone with a desire to understand your current financial situation and learn the steps to reach your future financial goals.
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- Financial Planning (Business)
- Credit Score
- Taxes
- goal setting
- Budget
This course is for anyone with a desire to understand your current financial situation and learn the steps to reach your future financial goals.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Approaching Your Finances with Purpose
Understanding Your Net Worth and Credit Score
Assessing Your Cash Flow and Taxes
Planning and Budgeting for Your Future
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- 4 stars14.65%
- 3 stars5.17%
- 2 stars0.86%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCE
A very wholesome course that breaks down in simple terms; key concepts related to personal finance.
This is a great introduction course on personal finance for everyone.
Very Informative. I also found the course structure to be simple and easy to follow.
I really enjoy the course, I will practice all the course to reach my financial goals.
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