This course is primarily aimed at those who want to understand more about how they can protect their finances from unexpected events. Taught by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, this course covers the role insurance plays into your financial plan, including what kinds of insurance to explore, how to determine how much insurance you need, and how different kinds of insurance works. The course includes life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, auto insurance, and umbrella insurance. You will also learn about estate planning, including the documents involved and special considerations for new parents.
Risk Management in Personal Finance
Risk Management in Personal Finance
This course is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization
Instructor: Brian Walsh
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module will help you understand the different kinds of insurance and how they fit into a financial plan. It will also explore the specific kinds of health insurance.
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4 videos9 readings4 assignments
This module will help you understand life insurance, including the different types and how to determine how much you need. It will also explore disability insurance.
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6 videos6 readings5 assignments
This module will help you understand the basics of homeowners, renters, auto, and liability insurance.
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3 videos4 readings5 assignments
This module will help you understand the basics of estate planning, including the common documents associated with estate planning and the specific needs of new parents.
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1 video5 readings3 assignments
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Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
Noted several inconsistencies between questions in quizzes where answers marked wrong were actually correct.
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Good learning about Insurance and some ways to mitigate issues in the future!
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Reviewed on Sep 26, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course along with the others within the specialization. The information provided has become very useful in both my professional and personal life.
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