BUS 125 - Personal Finance

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course helps students to overcome difficulties with managing personal finances. Foremost emphasis is placed on methods of measuring and evaluating expenditures with a budget so that the individual will maximize the use of their earnings. Included is an evaluation of occupations and income potential; investments and mutual funds, use of credit and the borrowing of money, taxes and estate planning, purchase of major assets, including home, vehicle and appliances, and also various types of insurance. Prerequisite: MAT 020.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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