Personal Finance is dedicated to the study of how and individual should manage his or her money. It will familiarize students with basic financial concepts, such as the time value of money, and how to interpret interest rates. It will look at personal loans, including credit cards, auto loans, and home mortgages. The second part of the course is primarily devoted to the study of investing in stocks and bonds, including a discussion of money market and mutual funds. Insurance, retirement planning and estate planning will also be discussed. To wrap up, students will learn how to integrate all the components into a comprehensive financial.

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