Course Outline: Personal financial management

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This course has been developed to educate participants on responsible personal financial management and to counteract the effect of media advertising that encourages debt and creates unrealistic financial expectations. Participants will be empowered with the necessary knowledge that will set them firmly on the path to financial independence.

Who should attend?

Anyone who would like to improve management of their personal finances, previous financial knowledge is not required

Duration

One day or five sessions of two hours each (for in-house presentation)

Outcomes

Participants will:

Learn the basic steps on the road to financial freedom Uncover the myths about money

Identify their money personality type and make it work for them

Learn how to set financial goals and personal budgets

Understand the dangers and power of compound interest

Understand debt and practical ways to reduce and avoid debt

Understand their rights according to the National Credit Act

Learn about debt counselling

Gain insight on the rules about money

Discover how to stay on the road to financial freedom

Course content

The myths we believe about money

Understanding the basic principles

Setting some goals

Mind your business

Where are we currently?

Developing a personal / household budget

Reducing debt – the first step to financial freedom

Dealing with debt

Avoiding debt – yes it is possible

Limiting expenses

The next step

Recap of the steps to financial freedoms – Quiz

The way forward – Brainstorm session