Full course description
What will I learn?
- The difference between lifestyle goals and financial goals
- How the two are interconnected
- How to construct a savings plan using your income and your expenses
- How to use that savings plan to achieve your financial goals
- The basics steps to starting to invest
- The 10% rule
- The difference between savings and investments
- The basic risks involved with debt
- How compound interest works
- You will be introduced to three forms of investment or asset classes
- How to identify and avoid financial scams
- How to avoid some of the common mistakes people make with their finances
This course requires approximately 2 - 4 hours of study per week, but can vary depending on the student. This includes watching videos, and taking quizzes and assessments. The total video time for this course is 3 Hours 44 minutes.
If you pass this course you'll receive a Certificate of Achievement. While this certificate isn't a formal qualification or credit, you can use it to demonstrate your interest in learning about this area to potential employers or educational institutions.
Where to from here?
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