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Personal Finance for Young Professionals

Build a realistic monthly spending plan. Compare debt repayment strategies. Learn through short, focused lessons and practical exercises you can revisit at your own pace.

4.8★★★★★642 reviews· 2,800 learners
◎ English ◷ Self-paced↻ Updated November 2026
$39 USD · one-time payment
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  • ▷ 2h 33m on-demand video
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  • ▣ Access on mobile and TV
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PRACTICAL FROM THE FIRST LESSON

What you’ll learn

  • ✓Build a realistic monthly spending plan
  • ✓Compare debt repayment strategies
  • ✓Create an emergency fund target
  • ✓Understand diversified long-term investing

Who this course is for

Curious professionals and independent learners who want a structured introduction to this topic. Bring a computer, time for practice, and a willingness to revisit the exercises. No advanced subject knowledge is assumed.

Short lessons introduce one idea at a time. Each module gives you an opportunity to apply it before moving on. Certificates recognize course completion and are not academic degrees or professional licenses.

Course curriculum

6 modules · 18 lessons · 2h 33m total

01Your financial starting point3 lessons · 18 min+
  1. ▷Map your income5:00
  2. ▷Track essential spending6:00
  3. ▷Define a useful money goal7:00
02A workable budget3 lessons · 21 min+
  1. ▷Fixed and variable costs6:00
  2. ▷Build a monthly plan7:00
  3. ▷Handle irregular expenses8:00
03Debt decisions3 lessons · 24 min+
  1. ▷Interest and minimum payments7:00
  2. ▷Compare repayment methods8:00
  3. ▷Set a repayment schedule9:00
04Emergency savings3 lessons · 27 min+
  1. ▷Size your safety buffer8:00
  2. ▷Choose accessible savings9:00
  3. ▷Automate contributions10:00
05Investing foundations3 lessons · 30 min+
  1. ▷Risk and time horizon9:00
  2. ▷Diversification basics10:00
  3. ▷Understand investment fees11:00
06Your next 90 days3 lessons · 33 min+
  1. ▷Build a simple tracker10:00
  2. ▷Review your progress11:00
  3. ▷Adapt your plan12:00

Meet your instructor

Daniel Whitfield

✓ Verified Instructor

12 years in corporate finance · CFA charterholder

Daniel makes financial decisions easier to understand through structured models, clear assumptions, and practical examples. His teaching connects everyday money habits with the analytical tools used in corporate finance.

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