Build Wealth Through Smart Personal Finance: From Debt Management to Investing
What you will learn
Grasp essential concepts of personal finance, including disposable income, the time value of money, and more!
Learn about the different types of financial securities like stocks, bonds, futures and options.
Develop insights into household financial behaviour in the US, UK and globally.
Understand the pros and cons of buying vs renting when it comes to housing.
Comprehend the effects of societal and policy changes on an individual’s financial wellbeing.
Learn about the magic of compounding and interest when it comes to building wealth.
Develop quick and efficient methods to pay down debt.
Build a 4-step framework to budget your income effectively.
Why take this course?
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This course provides an introduction to essential topics necessary for making informed personal financial decisions. You’ll gain insights into budgeting, saving and managing debt, understanding financial markets, navigating housing and mortgages, and taxes. I will introduce specific financial products, including credit cards, mortgages, bonds, and stocks and shares. We’ll also explore the impact of taxation on financial decisions and the importance of safeguarding against life’s uncertainties. More details are available in the syllabus below.
Please note that this course does not offer financial advice (I am not a financial advisor). Instead, it aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of personal finance, enabling you to make informed financial decisions independently. Although the course focuses on personal finance in the US and UK, the principles discussed are applicable worldwide, making it beneficial for international students as well.
Course Structure:
This course is divided into 7 sections with a quiz at the end of each section to test your knowledge. Quizzes will be multiple choice and trickier questions may involve calculations.
Syllabus:
- Section 1: Introduction: Why Personal Finance?
- Section 2: Income & Expenditure
- Section 3: Savings & Debt
- Section 4: Investments I: Rates, Bonds & Markets
- Section 5: Investments II: Equity
- Section 6: Housing & Mortgages
- Section 7: Taxation: Purpose & Key Elements