What's the matter? Didn't your high school teach you the basics of personal finance? 😜💸 You didn't walk out of graduation knowing all about retirement and how to prepare? Yeah, us neither. At least we know the Pythagorean theorem. 🔼
If you want to take charge of your financial future, why not take a free course in your spare time? You can also flex your knowledge at your next BBQ! 🐷
Here’s five free personal finance courses designed to put you on your A-game:
- 🔮 Future Thinking - Need help getting a retirement game plan together? Coursera's "Saving Money for the Future" course will help you crush your long-term financial goals. The course covers how compounding growth works and how to set retirement goals. It'll also help you figure out how much you need to save to retire comfortably.
- 🤹 A Little Bit of Everything - If you're looking for a well-rounded resource on all things personal finance, check out the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Their website has a ton of free education resources, like podcasts and calculators. In addition to retirement, the CFPB covers investing, credit, taxes, mortgages, and more.
- 🖥️ Mix and Match - Looking for a course on a specific personal finance topic? Udemy has plenty of free and low-cost courses on retirement in all kinds of flavors. Whether you want state-specific retirement info or you're wondering how Bitcoin could play a part in your financial future, Udemy has you covered.
- 🤓 Let's Get Down to Business - If you're already a wiz at the money basics, try Purdue University's Planning for a Secure Retirement course. By the time you get through all 10 modules, you'll know how to manage expenses in retirement and get the scoop on Social Security, Medicare, and retirement plan distributions. Bonus: it also covers how to plan for retirement if you're self-employed.
- 🎩 Are You Not Entertained? - If you have the attention span of a house fly, Khan Academy's Personal Finance course has a variety of videos and articles to keep you engaged. You'll learn how to save so you can retire like a boss. If you want a deeper dive into investing, this course will show you how to handle your 401(k) when you switch jobs and how time impacts your retirement accounts.
🔥Bottom line: You can blame your high school teachers all you want, but it's up to you to learn how to get your finances in order. It's never too late to start saving, no matter how far behind you may feel. Taking a free course when you have some down time is a great first step. Want to see how your personality impacts how you save (or don't)? Check out this article!
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