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Beginner · Financial Services

Personal Finance, Budgeting & Financial Wellness

A practical, self-paced introduction to personal finance, budgeting & financial wellness, with worked examples and a downloadable-style exercise in each lesson.

About this course

## Learning outcomes - Explain essential concepts in financial services clearly. - Apply a simple workflow to a realistic situation. - Identify when to use authoritative guidance or seek qualified individual advice. ## Intended audience Individuals and households ## Reference materials - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/budgeting/ - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-cards/ ## Final practical assessment Submit the four lesson exercises together with a 200–300 word explanation of the decisions and the records or assumptions used. Instructors should review the work; do not award an accredited qualification automatically. ## Important note Educational information only; not individualized tax, legal, investment, or accounting advice. Verify current requirements before acting. No accreditation, instructor, or qualification is asserted.

Course outline

Course lessons and practical activities

Four self-paced lessons with examples, exercises, and knowledge checks.

Know your starting position Text · 30 min
Build a budget you can maintain Text · 30 min
Handle debt and protect your cash reserve Text · 30 min
Turn financial goals into regular habits Text · 30 min