This course is aimed at anyone who has debt, is thinking of taking on debt, or wants to better understand debt as part of your overall financial picture. It covers a variety of debt types, as well as debt payment options. The course will help you assess your current debt situation and understand the paths to paying off your debt. This includes categories such as mortgages, credit card debt, and student loans. Learn how to differentiate between good and bad debt, as well as how to think about debt as you work towards your financial goals. This course is geared towards learners in the United States of America.
Managing Debt
Managing Debt
This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization
Instructor: Brian Walsh
Sponsored by Barbados NTI
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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module will help you understand the difference between good and bad debt, the cost of debt, and the important factors that go into buying (and then owning) a home.
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15 videos4 readings7 assignments
This module will help you understand the different kinds of student loans and the pros and cons of each. It will also help you understand payment options and the impact of refinancing student loan debt.
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8 videos3 readings4 assignments
This module will help you understand credit cards, auto loans, and personal loans.
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9 videos3 readings6 assignments
This module will help you understand strategies to pay down debt, how to determine which strategy is right for your personal situation, and ways to implement your chosen strategy.
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6 videos5 readings3 assignments
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Extraordinary! Great way to learn how to get our of the Debt from different theories.
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