Personal Finance

Learn how to track income and expenses, build a budget, and establish an emergency fund

• ○Why Budgeting Matters15m
• ○Budget Frameworks: 50/30/20 and Beyond12m
• ○Building an Emergency Fund15m
• ○Tracking Spending and Net Worth15m
• ?Budgeting & Saving Quiz10m
• ○Setting and Achieving Savings Goals15m

Understand banking products, build credit, and develop strategies to manage and eliminate debt

• ○Banking Products and How to Choose15m
• ○Understanding and Building Credit12m
• ○Debt Management Strategies12m
• ○Using Credit Cards Wisely15m
• ?Credit & Debt Management Quiz10m

Learn the fundamentals of investing in stocks, bonds, index funds, and ETFs

• ○Why Invest? Inflation and the Time Value of Money15m
• ○Stocks and Bonds Explained12m
• ○Index Funds and ETFs: The Smart Way to Invest12m
• ○Building Your First Portfolio12m
• ?Investing Basics Quiz10m
• ○Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid15m

Plan for retirement using 401(k)s, IRAs, and the power of compound interest

• ○The Power of Compound Interest12m
• ○401(k) Plans Explained12m
• ○IRAs: Traditional and Roth12m
• ○How Much Do You Need to Retire?12m
• ?Retirement Planning Quiz10m

Understand how income taxes work, common deductions, and essential insurance types

• ○How Income Taxes Work12m
• ○Tax-Efficient Strategies15m
• ○Essential Insurance Types12m
• ?Taxes & Insurance Quiz10m
• ○Filing Your Taxes: A Practical Guide15m

Make informed decisions about buying a home, major purchases, and comprehensive financial planning

• ○Renting vs. Buying a Home12m
• ○Understanding Mortgages12m
• ○Making Smart Major Financial Decisions15m
• ○Building Your Comprehensive Financial Plan12m
• ?Real Estate & Financial Decisions Quiz10m
• ⚒Capstone Project: Comprehensive Personal Financial Plan60m

Test your mastery of all Personal Finance topics — budgeting, credit and debt, investing, retirement planning, taxes and insurance, and major financial decisions — in this comprehensive 20-question assessment.

• ?Comprehensive Final Exam45m