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Women & Money:
Taking Charge

 

 

Course Description

Are you financially prepared? How much more peace of mind would you have if you unleashed your financial independence.This class provides mentoring and step-by-step techniques and strategies. Topics include: Attitude and money — Reducing debt — Understanding stocks, bonds and mutual funds - Crafting your own financial plan - Saving for the kids and for higher education - Planning for retirement, including the tax law changes that might affect you in the years to come - Where to go for reliable investment information. Read lessons, participate in exercises, and hold live interactive discussions with your instructor and fellow students in your on-line classroom. Runs for 6 weeks and is self-paced. Complete the lessons on your own timetable. Course requirements include intermediate PC skills. For more information visit www.gsinet.org. Don’t forget to include your email with registration.

 

 

Course Outline
Week One 
Tuesday, Lesson 1
Attitude and money ~ A look at how women typically fare in the world of money. Assess your attitude toward money and confidence level in handling financial matters.

Friday, Lesson 2
Money flows; money goes ~ Understanding your financial position comes from knowing where the money goes each week. Know the difference between a want and a need. 

 

Week Two
 Tuesday, Lesson 3
Managing credit cards and debt ~ Creeping debt and interest payments can sabotage even the most careful woman. We'll examine some simple strategies for helping you get out . . . and stay out of debt. 


Friday, Lesson 4
Crafting your financial roadmap ~ Financial planning comes from understanding your financial goals. In this lesson you'll craft your own long-term financial plan. 

 

Week Three
 Tuesday, Lesson 5
The magic of Compounding ~ It has been said that those who don't understand compound interest, pay it . . . those that do, collect it.  Learn about different financial instruments to grow money.

Friday, Lesson 6
A beginner’s guide to investing in the stock market—We’ll discuss what a stock is and how to select a good stock, using important financial ratios. 

 

Week Four  
Tuesday, Lesson 7
 Investing in mutual funds ~ Understand what mutual funds are and how to select a good mutual fund to fit your needs. 


Friday, Lesson 8
Planning for retirement ~ Lots of vocabulary, such as 401k, 403b, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and ROTH IRAs, and we'll discuss what they can do for you.

 

Week Five  
Tuesday, Lesson 9
 Money and marriage ~ Find out how you can be a better life partner by understanding your spouse’s attitude toward money. And if you're faced with a family disruption, how to divorce your spouse, not your money.

Friday, Lesson 10
Money and the kids ~ Learn ways to teach your children good money habits to last a lifetime. We’ll discuss different ways you can finance your children’s education.

Week Six  
Tuesday, Lesson 11
 Widowhood and financial matters ~ In this section, we’ll look at what you should be doing to prepare for the death of a spouse. Wills and trusts, as well as annuities and life insurance.


Friday, Lesson 12
 Continuing your financial journey ~ We'll go over investment clubs and how they serve to further your investment education, and lastly, choosing a financial planner.

 

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