Personal Finance

Personal Finance provides learners with an introduction to the discipline of finance from the perspective of the person, or family, rather than from the viewpoint of a business. In this course, learners will gain an understanding of financial literacy concepts, including personal budgeting and how to apply financial principles to achieve personal financial goals. Learners will identify various strategies to manage risks, to enhance postretirement income, and to accumulate and transfer wealth. Topics include record keeping, credit principles, cash flow, investment philosophy, monetary asset management, housing, and estate planning. This course provides learners with a general overview of personal finance and acts as a preview course for the finance major. There are no prerequisites for this course.

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