FINA 1200 - Personal Finance

4.5 Credits

Students engage in the analyzing and directing his/her family and/or self’s financial affairs. Emphasis is placed on the basic information needed to choose between financial alternatives and on comparison of consequences of decisions. Included are topics such as budgeting, consumer credit, insurance, taxes, record keeping, saving and investing.

(AFCPE Approved Course Description)

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Design strategies for moving from their present financial situation to the Achievement of their goals.
Develop an effective financial plan which will include necessary daily decisions and transactions in areas including taxes, insurance, investments, and retirement.
Demonstrate sufficient understanding of basic consumer economic issue which can lead to a more productive, positive and community oriented lifestyle.

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