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Managing Cash and Credit

Managing Cash and Credit

This course is part of Personal Financial Planning Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate cash and money management options, including liquid investments, to optimize your personal finances.
Apply effective strategies to manage consumer credit, analyze borrowing costs, and use credit cards wisely.

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There is 1 module in this course

Take control of your everyday finances by mastering cash management and the strategic use of credit in this practical course. You will learn how to optimize your savings by comparing money management options and analyzing liquid investment alternatives. You'll also navigate the world of consumer credit, understanding the costs and benefits of different credit cards and applying strategies for responsible borrowing. You will leave equipped to make smarter financial choices that build a strong foundation for your future.

This course covers cash management, exploring techniques for saving money and comparing money management options. You'll analyze liquid investment alternatives and delve into consumer credit, understanding credit card types, costs, pros, and cons. Finally, you'll learn strategies for responsibly managing credit cards and open credit lines.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Managing Cash and Credit3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz60 minutes
Practice Quiz60 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 100 minutes

Reading: Cash Management pp. 136-14925 minutes
Reading: Checking and Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) pp. 150-16020 minutes
Reading: Credit Cards and Open Credit pp. 168-17925 minutes
Reading: Obtaining and Managing Credit Cards and Open Credit pp. 180-19430 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Cash Management Advantages5 minutes
Interactive: Cash Management Disadvantages5 minutes
Interactive: Personal Credit Card Terms5 minutes
Interactive: Credit Card Habits5 minutes

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