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Time Value of Money and Tax Strategies

Time Value of Money and Tax Strategies

This course is part of Personal Financial Planning Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate the effect of compound interest on your financial goals using time value of money calculations.
Implement tax-planning strategies to accurately calculate and legally reduce your income tax liability.

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There is 1 module in this course

Unlock the power of your money by mastering the time value of money and strategic tax management. In this course, you will learn to apply compound interest to grow your wealth and calculate the present value of future commitments to make informed financial decisions. You will also navigate the federal income tax structure, gaining the skills to calculate your liability and implement legal strategies to minimize your tax burden. You'll finish with practical techniques for making financially prudent choices that align with your long term goals.

This course delves into the concepts of time value of money and income tax management. We begin by exploring the application of compound interest calculations to maximize wealth accumulation. Next, you'll learn to determine the present value of future financial commitments, enabling informed decision-making. Shifting focus, the course explores the intricate federal income tax structure, equipping you to differentiate between various tax types and their implications. You'll develop skills to accurately calculate income tax liabilities and implement legal strategies to minimize your tax burden effectively. By the end, you'll possess a firm grasp of time value principles and tax optimization techniques, empowering you to make financially prudent choices aligned with your long-term goals.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 4 minutes

The Time Value of Money4 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz60 minutes
Practice Quiz60 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 105 minutes

Reading: Time Value of Money pp. 64-7930 minutes
Reading: Annuities pp. 80-9125 minutes
Reading: Understanding and Calculating Taxes pp. 98-11430 minutes
Reading: Tax Filing Considerations and Strategies to Make Them Lower pp. 115-12520 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Compound Interest Terms5 minutes
Interactive: Rule of 725 minutes
Interactive: Types of Income5 minutes
Interactive: Tax Strategies5 minutes

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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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