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