A Financial Literacy Mindset for Teachers

About This Course

In partnership with Model Teaching, this financial literacy course will provide you with an understanding of key aspects of financial literacy, including risk/reward assessment, budgeting, debt reduction, and investment strategies, with tips for financial wellness. Designed for teachers, you will receive tools to create a long-term financial success plan that fits in with your current lifestyle and goals. The course covers the importance of financial literacy for your well-being and productivity, the difference between financial intelligence and literacy, and how improving financial intelligence supports your goals. 

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In this course, you will:

• Build a plan for budgeting and debt reduction, as well as other areas to grow assets and minimize risk
• Analyze the different investment strategies and vehicles most relevant to teachers
• Review various wealth protection strategies, including insurance and protection against inflation and fraud.
• Plan for implementation by completing an action plan that details a comprehensive financial plan based on your current lifestyle