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The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization
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The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization

Learn the Money Skills You Need. Gain a better understanding of personal finance topics and how to implement strategies to meet your own financial goals.

Brian Walsh

Instructor: Brian Walsh

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(182 reviews)

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1 month
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Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Personal Finance

Course 111 hours4.7 (170 ratings)

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Category: retirement savings
Category: setting financial goals
Category: saving money
Category: planning for retirement
Category: paying for college

Saving Money for the Future

Course 29 hours4.6 (29 ratings)

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Category: Risk Management
Category: Insurance
Category: Health Insurance
Category: Estate Planning
Category: Life Insurance

Managing Debt

Course 37 hours4.9 (15 ratings)

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Credit Card Debt
Category: Mortgage
Category: Personal Finance
Category: Refinancing
Category: Money Management

Fundamentals of Investing

Course 47 hours4.4 (68 ratings)

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Aversion
Category: Diversification
Category: Investment
Category: Investment Fees
Category: Active vs. Passive Investing

Risk Management in Personal Finance

Course 56 hours4.8 (31 ratings)

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Category: goal setting
Category: Financial Planning (Business)
Category: Budget
Category: Credit Score
Category: Taxes

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Brian Walsh
SoFi
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