Financial Literacy I: Achieving Financial Independence

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This course focuses on improving financial literacy by providing students with tools and information to help them successfully manage their personal finances. In developing the skills needed to successfully manage personal finances, we will examine financial concepts, decision making opportunity costs, appropriate planning for varied lifestyle situations, and application to the student’s individual financial situations. The class will emphasize an applied, systematic approach using examples to practice the financial decision-making process in different financial and life cycle circumstances to guide the students in making informed financial decisions.