An important aspect of personal finance is the way in which individuals and households manage their debt, how much it costs and the different types of credit they can or cannot access. This free course, You and your money, explores these issues, with respect to the wider, changing, social and economic context.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
demonstrate a knowledge of the structure of the financial services industry and the role of financial liberalisation in shaping this industry
understand the basics of debt and interest
appreciate different forms of unsecured lending
apply the financial planning model to the borrowing process.
"I’d rate this course a 4 out of 5 stars. It seems like a great way to learn how to manage money, not just spend it. The focus on real uses of money like saving and planning for the future is really helpful. I’m excited to learn practical skills for using money wisely!"