Managing my money for young adults

Description:

Welcome to this free course, Managing my money for young adults. The course is made up of eight sessions, with approximately three hours of study in each. It is suggested that you do one session per week, but you can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete another session. The eight sessions cover the following: You and your money Earning money, understanding tax Being a savvy shopper and building a budget Preparing for life after school Living in shared households Understanding debt and how to borrow wisely A good credit rating and how to keep it Planning now for later in life – buying a home and planning your pension. After completing this course, you will be able to: budget effectively, taking into account changes such as getting older and leaving the family home understand how to choose and manage bank and savings accounts understand how to finance further and higher education studies borrow sensibly and manage debts effectively plan ahead to make life’s goals financially achievable