After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the primary reasons to make personal financial plans
- Define the fundamental economic principles that influence and inform personal financial planning
- Apply financial planning goals and information when creating a personal budget
- Recognize important income tax planning strategies
- Recall the characteristics of various tax-advantaged accounts when planning for personal income tax
- Recognize options available when taking out and refinancing debt
- Identify options to plan financially for education expenses for children
- Recognize pros and cons of purchasing a second home
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of different retirement planning options
- Recognize the key issues associated with estate planning
Instructor bio
Education
Columbus State University
- B.A. English Literature
- M.A. Education
Profession
Curriculum and instruction
Memberships
- Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
- National Assocation of Estate Planners & Councils
- Atlanta Estate Planning Council
- MENSA
Awards
What do you love about Becker?
"Easy to work with [and a] collaborative team."
What would you tell an accounting student today?
"A degree in accounting opens the most doors [and] creates the most opportunities."
Becker fun fact
"Enjoys hiking, cooking, and writing."
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