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Money Rules: A Personal Financial Guide for Women
with Manisha ThakorSee Manisha discuss this course on ABC's Good Money
If you want to learn how to make the most of your hard earned money - without feeling overwhelmed, this is the class for you. In plain English, you'll find out exactly what you need to do to establish a strong financial foundation so you can "own your finances & own your life." After taking this course you will have the tactical tools and practical frameworks necessary to make the financial decisions that will bring you closer to your life dreams.
Would You Pay The Price Of A Dress To Learn How To Achieve Financial Security And Independence?
As little as 10 hours of personal finance education can literally put you on the path to financial nirvana. This course, and the suggested readings that go with it, give you exactly that - 10 hours of pure financial brain candy. By the end of this course you will know:
- How to spend within your means - and have a joyful and fulfilling life
- How to pay off your debt - and where to find the money to do it
- How to invest wisely - using simple, time-tested techniques
- How to talk about money with your partner - openly, honestly, and with confidence
- How to protect your hard earned assets - because life has speed bumps
- How to think about retirement logically and without stress
Lesson Plan
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The Goal: Being Financially Free35:33
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Taking Stock of Your Situation23:36
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Income Allocation: Dominate Your Dollars27:46
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Budgeting Starts with BU22:22
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Credit vs. Debit15:58
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Demolish Your Debt26:06
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Investing Demystified14:04
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How to Invest Like The Best20:06
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Firm Advice: Where to Turn For Help23:15
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Talking Money with Your Honey20:52
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Insurance 101 (Expect the Unexpected)32:12
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Credit Scores & Key Course Take-Aways28:29
Course Instructor
Manisha ThakorHarvard MBA
Manisha Thakor is a former financial services industry executive turned passionate financial literacy advocate for women. As founder of the Women's Financial Literacy Initiative, Manisha blogs about personal finance at The Huffington Post and ForbesWoman.com and regularly contributes to the nationally syndicated NPR show, 51% - The Women's Perspective. She is also the co-author of two critically acclaimed personal finance books for women: ON MY OWN TWO FEET: a modern girl's guide to personal finance (2007) and GET FINANCIALLY NAKED: how to talk money with your honey (2010).
Manisha's work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, US News & World Report, Black Enterprise, Smart Money, Glamour, and Real Simple. Manisha's national TV appearances include CNN's Your Bottom Line & Weekend Report, CNBC's Power Lunch & Squawk on The Street, PBS' Nightly Business Report, and The Rachael Ray Show.
Prior to this Manisha spent 15 years working as an analyst, portfolio manager and client service executive. Manisha earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College, and is a CFA charterholder. Manisha's website is ManishaThakor.com.
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