This course is designed to teach basic financial skills and explore a wide variety of financial tools.  All segments are supplementary to the concept of 'The Four Steps of Building Financial Stability." A variety of topics are presented related to each step to include:

STEP ONE: HAVE A SOURCE OF INCOME

1.  Tips for Applying and Interviewing for a Job
2.   Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for Me?

2.  SPEND LESS THAN YOUR INCOME

1. Creating a Useful Spending Plan
2. Banking Basics
3. Credit Reports are Really Free and Really Important
4. Choose and Use Credit Wisely
5. Dealing with Debt and Debt Collectors

STEP THREE: MAKE THE MONEY YOU DON'T SPEND WORK FOR YOU

1.  Ways to Save
2. Investing Basics

STEP FOUR: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM LOSS

1. Consumer Smarts
2. Buying a New or Used Automobile
3. Auto Insurance Basics
4. Estate Planning Tips
5. Life Insurance Basics
6. Rights and Responsibilities of Renters
7. Home Maintenance Tools and Tips
8. Love and Money