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The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

This Specialization is intended for anyone looking to take control of their finances. Through these five courses, you will cover a variety of personal finance topics, including budgets, investing, and managing risk. The readings, videos, and activities will prepare you to understand the current state of your money, as well as take actions to work toward your financial goals. This specialization is geared towards learners in the United States of America.

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Five courses

Introduction to Personal Finance

This course provides a comprehensive overview of personal finance, covering budgeting, credit scores, cash flow, financial goal setting, and taxes. Led by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals, the course utilizes videos, readings, and activities to facilitate practical application of concepts. Whether you're a college student, nearing retirement, or anywhere in between, this course empowers you with the knowledge and tools to manage your finances effectively.

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Saving Money for the Future

This course is designed to help you understand the importance of saving for the future. You will learn about compounding growth, the variables that impact setting goals like retirement savings, and how much money you need to save now to reach future goals.

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Managing Debt

This course is aimed at anyone who has debt, is thinking of taking on debt, or wants to better understand debt as part of your overall financial picture.

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Fundamentals of Investing

This course is primarily aimed at novice investors who want to better understand the concept of investing and how it can fit into their overall financial plan. Taught by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, this course will cover different investment vehicles, risk tolerance, diversification, and the difference between active and passive investing, as well as investment fees and taxes.

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Risk Management in Personal Finance

This course, taught by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, covers how to protect your finances from unexpected events. Topics include life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, auto insurance, and umbrella insurance. You will also learn about estate planning, including the documents involved and special considerations for new parents.

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Introductory

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Institution

SoFi

Instructors

Brian Walsh

Lauren Anastasio

Level

Introductory

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