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Managing My Financial Journey: More free resources from The Open University

Updated Friday, 18 March 2016
Explore our free resources to help develop your understanding of UK financial marketplace, particularly after the financial crisis. 

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About the course

Want to gain nsight into how the financial services industry operates and how you can transact business with knowledge and confidence? Our free course Managing My Financial Journey is just for you. 

We've collated a range of free content for you to take your learning further on this crucial subject.

Whether you're taking this free course on FutureLearn or would like to view a variety of related content on OpenLearn, we've gathered a range of academic articles, videos, podcasts and relevant free courses to support your learning and give you a wider perspective on this fascinating subject.

Preparation

Before you start this course you may want to brush up on your Maths, English or Study Skills with our range of free courses. 

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Take your learning further with our free resources

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    The case against payday lenders has been made solidly over the last few years, and some have tried to clean up their businesses. Christopher Mallon believes we shouldn't overlook the valuable role they can play in helping some people budget.

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  • Managing my investments

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Preparation for study

  • Succeed with maths – Part 1

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