Personal Finance is one of the most important topics that isn’t taught in any school or university. It covers every important life event from paying for college loans, to building credit, planning for large purchases, relationships and children, planning for retirement, etc. Setting up a strong foundation early is instrumental to financial stability throughout your life.

This 14-part course is a primer on the most important personal finance topics.

The primary objectives of this course are as follows:

1. Managing debt, credit, loans, and taxes
2. Budgeting your day-to-day finances, relationships, and children
3. Managing your banking, identity, and risk
4. Planning for large purchases such as buying a home or a car
5. Investing your savings
6. Planning for retirement
7. Interacting with and choosing professionals

This guide consists of ~14 tutorials that give you practical advice and information on personal finance.

Debts, Credit, and Taxes

• Effectively Managing Debt and Loans
• Credit Scores, Credit Cards, and Building Credit
• The Basics of the U.S. Tax System

Managing your Day to Day Finances

• Budgeting
• Money and the Day to Day — Banking, Identity Theft, and Windfalls
• Relationships and Money
• Risk Protection
• Leaving a Legacy

Large Purchases & Buying a Home

• Planning for a Large Purchase
• Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Home Pt. 1 (Credit & Mortgages)
• Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Home Pt. 2 (Taxes, HOA, & Post-Purchase)

Investing and Savings

• Investment Strategy, Selection, and Fees
• Saving and Investing for Retirement
• Seeking Professional Advice