
Personal Finance and Economic Decision-Making
Finance
ISBN #978-1-959142-45-4

Personal Finance and Economic Decision-Making
Ben Blau, PhD
Todd Griffith, PhD
Ryan Whitby, PhD
Regardless of your background and career goals, understanding how to manage your finances and make good financial decisions is a critical skill. This text explores personal finances through the lens of common economic decisions, covering banking and the financial system, budgeting, planning for retirement, investing, and insurance. It also examines the psychology behind some of our most common economic decisions and discusses strategies to avoid common pitfalls.
Course Objective
This text provides an overview of personal finance essentials, covering topics like banking, budgeting, retirement planning, investing, and insurance, while also exploring the psychology behind economic decisions and strategies to avoid financial pitfalls.
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