Section 1: Introduction to the course
Section 2: How the financial system worksBasics: How the system work
Section 3: Cash management and your bank account
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Introduction - what we will cover in this section
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Your savings phases
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Change in perspective: how do the banks make money?
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Criteria for choosing a Bank
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Types of accounts and how to choose them (6:47)
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Common fees and tips and tricks to be aware of (7:00)
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What you need to open an account
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Using your bank account: Checks (4:45)
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Using the bank account: transfers
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Using the bank account: bill pay
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Keeping a tab on your expenses
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Phase 2 - keeping a savings account
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Growing into 3rd phase - asset building
Section 4: Credit history and score
Section 5: Kickstarting your credit history
Section 6: Building your credit history over time
Section 7: Protecting and maintaining your credit history
Section 8: Credit Cards
Section 9: Other loans
Section 10: Taxes - save money but make sure you don’t mess up!
Section 11: Income taxes
Section 12: Saving for the long term: getting started early
Section 13: House Buying vs. renting
Section 14: Buying a car vs. not
