Acorns’ Guide to Personal Finance
What you’ll learn in Acorns’ Guide to Personal Finance
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How to calculate your net worth.
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How to start a successful side hustle.
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How to set goals—and build a budget that will help you reach them.
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How to ask effectively for a raise or a better job offer.
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How to pay off debt faster—and pay less in interest.
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All the basics of investing in stocks and bonds.
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How to cut your expenses without feeling the pinch.
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How to build a low-maintenance portfolio that will help you build wealth.
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How to save more money (101 ways!).
If you’re ready to get your finances in shape, but aren’t sure where to start, this is it! In under an hour, find out how to save, invest and earn more money, stop living paycheck to paycheck and make real progress toward the future you want.
Led by Jennifer Barrett, Chief Education Officer at Acorns, this basic course breaks down the what, when, how, and why of personal finance to help you start building wealth—no matter how much money or financial knowledge you’ve got to start.
You’ll learn the basics of personal finance and get simple, on-the-go techniques and tools to help your money work as hard as you do.
What’s the difference between this and other personal finance courses? We’re focused on methods that are easy and sustainable—not disruptive to your everyday life.
By the end of this course, you will have a clear sense of where you are financial, where you want to be—and how you’re going to get there. You’ll feel less stressed about money, and more confident about reaching your goals.
You’ll know: how to create a budget you can follow, pay the debt off faster, save more money on everyday purchases and big-ticket expenses, ask for a raise, start a successful side hustle and invest wisely to build wealth. (Make sure to check out the downloadable action plans, worksheets, and other resources, too, to get the full benefit of the course!)
Apply what you’ve learned and you should see a noticeable difference not just in your finances, but in your life.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to learn the basics of personal finance, pay off debt faster, and start building wealth.
Lavonya Sharpe –
Great course. Significant amount of information packed into a short duration and easy to understand/recall with a section review for each section. Also many great resources to use.
Michele Cheow –
I needed a short course on finance and this covers a good amount of information in one course. Alot of strategies for personal financial management. Would be good if they covered more details on investment.
Orlando Y Reyes –
This was a great course with excellent material!
Reshma Giliyal –
i loved the simple yet effective ways we can clear debts faster
Franklin Bartolay –
While I know that there are info not suitable for me since I am not in the US, the general concept applies wherever you are and this is to ensure that you gain awareness on personal finance and how you can succeed. Thanks for the course!
Maurice Kyla Octaviano –
good for mid-adults. some tips are not for young adults/fresh grads
América Lagos Hernández –
I liked the way you did your presentation, very fluent and covering the essential points to improve my finances, thank you!
Patricia Machi –
The course taught me a lot about Finance and how to save.
Irene A. Fernandez –
Thank you for additional learnings on personal finance
Yahya Bahr –
Great course. Applying these lessons as we speak. Thank you.