1. Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning at UC Irvine
The course was created to help those who cannot afford extensive planning assistance better understand how to define and reach their financial goals. It provides basic understanding so informed decisions can be made. The course can also be seen as a reference for individual topics that are part of personal financial planning. This is a great introductory course to help anyone gain a better understanding of personal finance.
2. Financial Markets ECON 252 at Yale University
The course strives to offer understanding of the theory of finance and its relation to the history, strengths and imperfections of such institutions as banking, insurance, securities, futures, and other derivatives markets, and the future of these institutions over the next century. This course is packed full of video and audio of the lectures by Professor Robert Schiller.
3. Family Finance from Utah State
Upon completion of this course you should be able to: 1. Identify personal/family values and establish appropriate financial goals. 2. Develop financial plans that reflect your values and goals. 3. Begin implementation of your plans to meet short and long term financial goals. 4. Evaluate options for providing financial security throughout your life. 5. Recall and apply specific fact concerning various financial topics, tools, and services.
4. Money 101 at CNN Money
CNN Money has put together a casual course of money basics. The course is broken down into 23 different lessons from creating a budget to estate planning. While not affiliated with any specific educational institution, there is a lot of information that’s easy to navigate through.
5. Personal Finance: Debt and Borrowing at Open University
Debt is regularly featured in the news media, with stories about how much some people are borrowing, how some extraordinarily high rates of interest are being charged, or with questions about whether debt is becoming an intolerable burden for some households. This unit is going to explore some of these issues in detail. Section 1 looks at evidence on the level of debt in the UK before going on to examine some of the changing social and economic context. Section 2 explores the costs of having debt, and Section 3 considers the relationship between debt and household finances. Finally, Section 4 investigates the borrowing process, and suggests that gathering information and making informed decisions about taking on debt is an important part of financial capability. While offered by and referring to the UK, the concepts can be applied in the U.S. as well.
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