Introduction to Personal Finance

SoFi begins with a learner’s purpose and financial position before moving into cash flow and planning. Net worth, credit and taxes sit alongside budgeting. The course is a broad conceptual introduction for someone who wants to understand the vocabulary and relationships of personal finance.

What you will learn

• Distinguish assets, liabilities and cash flow.
• Explain how credit and taxes enter a financial picture.
• Connect a budget with a stated financial goal.

Who this suits

Beginners seeking a structured introduction to their financial situation and planning concepts.

Before you enroll

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Put it into practice

Create a fictional monthly budget with an irregular expense. Explain how the cash-flow view differs from a net-worth statement for the same household.

Source and review

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