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. It covers a variety of debt types, as well as debt payment options. The course will help you assess your current debt situation and understand the paths to paying off your debt. This includes categories such as mortgages, credit card debt, and student loans. Learn how to differentiate between good and bad debt, as well as how to think about debt as you work towards your financial goals. This course is geared towards learners in the United States of America.

Managing Debt
This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization

Instructor: Brian Walsh
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AL
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
I really enjoyed this course as it was easy to follow.
AN
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2021
Extraordinary! Great way to learn how to get our of the Debt from different theories.
AL
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025
Coverage of personal loans including mortgage, student, auto, credit card, and how to manage them.
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