FIN 1001 Personal Financial Planning
This course is designed for students with diverse educational backgrounds and provides foundation instruction on the basics of real-world, personal financial topics. The emphasis is on practical application and decision-making involving personal budgeting, savings, time value of money, credit scores, consumer credit cards, and loans. (1 lect.)
Major Topics
- Personal budgeting
- Savings
- Time Value of Money
- Credit Scores
- Consumer credit cards
- Consumer loans (and student loans, if applicable) and Interest Rates
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Build a budget
2. Investigate savings alternatives
3. Read and interpret credit reports
4. Compare credit cards for interest rates and terms
5. Complete an application for consumer loans
6. Compare lending institutions for terms and service
7. Calculate interest using a financial calculator
8. Describe and analyze the impact of government intervention in the market system and how this intervention impacts diverse populations.
Other Information
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