Syllabus Of PFM-
Week 1: Introduction to Personal Finance
- Understanding the fundamentals of personal finance
- Setting financial goals
- The time value of money
Week 2: Budgeting and Money Management
- Creating a personal budget
- Tracking expenses
- Strategies for effective money management
Week 3: Saving and Emergency Funds
- The importance of saving
- Types of savings accounts and investments
- Building an emergency fund
Week 4: Investing Basics
- Introduction to investing
- Types of investments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.)
- Risk and return in investing
Week 5: Debt Management
- Managing and reducing debt
- Credit cards and their responsible use
- Understanding credit scores
Week 6: Retirement Planning
- The basics of retirement planning
- Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k))
- Individual retirement accounts (IRAs)
Week 7: Taxes and Insurance
- Understanding the tax system
- Strategies for minimizing taxes
- Types of insurance (life, health, auto, home) and their importance
Week 8: Estate Planning and Wills
- The basics of estate planning
- Importance of wills and trusts
- Inheritance and estate taxes
Week 9: Financial Products and Services
- Evaluating financial institutions
- Banking services and products
- Investment and retirement account options