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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One Personal Finance Class Can Add $100K To Your Wallet — Here's How
When it comes to personal finances, the benefits of education can lead to considerable economic success later in life. According to a 2024 'Investing in Tomorrow' study by Tyton Partners and Next Gen Personal Finance, taking a one-semester high school course in personal finance can result in a lifetime benefit of approximately $100,000. For You: Discover More: 'Personal finance literacy is the cornerstone of a resilient and empowered society,' said Tim Ranzetta, Co-Founder of Next Gen. 'When students take a course in personal finance, it not only sets them up for their financial future but results in so many positive behavioral outcomes as well.' Financial literacy legislation is trending among U.S. states. As CNBC reported last year, dozens of states have authorized mandatory completion of a personal finance course before graduating high school, and 'there are another 43 personal finance education bills pending in 17 states.' Learning how to prevent revolving credit card balances and using higher credit scores to obtain favorable borrowing rates for important costs like home mortgages, auto loans and insurance account for the value being placed on this early financial education movement. Whether it's creating a responsible budget or recognizing what investment opportunities are right for you, early learning is essential to grow a knowledge base that you'll use throughout your life. But what about the many Americans who never had the opportunity to study personal finance in high school and have never sought out an adult education program on the subject? Don't feel embarrassed about not completing a degree or being less than aware of your personal finances. Many people didn't learn about personal finances in high school. However, it's never too late to further your education and use it to better your earnings throughout your life. Missed chances are only missed if you avoid taking steps to learn. Don't discount checking in with your local financial institution sites for free, informative resources. But if you want to take a deeper dive, online learning platforms have a seemingly unlimited amount of free education classes to explore. Here are four CNBC Select-recommended courses that will get your personal finance knowledge up to snuff. Udemy offers thousands of course on its platform for next to nothing or free. It's general Personal Finance 101 tutorial is free (unless you want a certificate of completion and instructor access) and offers, 'Everything you need to know about personal finance in the U.S, presented through concise, engaging, animated videos,' per the site. CNBC suggests taking Alison's 'Introduction to Managing Your Personal Finance Debts' course, but the 'Introduction to Life Insurance and Retirement Savings' class might be a smarter use of your time as an adult. This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited course is free and takes around 1.5-3 hours to complete online. In it, you'll learn the basics and importance of protecting your family with life insurance and planning for your retirement planning. Along the way, you'll learn about different term and whole life insurance policies and traditional and Roth IRAs and 401(k) retirement savings plans. Although Skillshare is a subscription-funded learning platform, a free trial will give you access to thousands of course choices. CNBC Select recommended 'My Financial Mountain: Understanding Your Path to a Solid Financial Foundation,' but it doesn't seem to be offered anymore. However, there are many similar comprehensive courses to check out, like 'Master Your Money — Personal Finance, Investing, and Productivity for Beginners.' Last, but not least, Coursera's 'Create a Budget with Google Sheets' guided project will take learners on a detailed budget-creation mission, using Google Sheets to build a basic, but fully-functional and formatted, personal or profession budget. Coursera has tons of financial tutorials available on subjects like personal finance fundamentals, understanding markets and investment management. More From GOBankingRates Surprising Items People Are Stocking Up On Before Tariff Pains Hit: Is It Smart? 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth 5 Little-Known Ways to Make Summer Travel More Affordable 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses Sources: Tyton & Next Gen study, 'Tyton Partners' 'Investing in Tomorrow' Research Reveals a $100,000 Per Student Impact of High School Financial Education' CNBC, 'Taking one personal finance class in high school has a lifetime benefit of roughly $100,000' CNBC Select, 'These four free personal finance courses can set you up for financial success in three hours or less' Udemy, 'Free Personal Finance Tutorial – Personal Finance 101: Everything You Need to Know' Alison, 'Life Insurance and Retirement Saving' Skillshare, 'Master Your Money– Personal Finance, Investing, and Productivity for Beginners' Coursera, 'Create a Budget with Google Sheets' This article originally appeared on One Personal Finance Class Can Add $100K To Your Wallet — Here's How
Times of Oman
11-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
‘Professional Project Management' training programme in Muscat Governorate concludes
Muscat: Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Wali of Bawshar, sponsored the conclusion of the weeklong 'Professional Project Management' training programme conducted by Muscat Governorate, during which he honoured the participants, praising their commitment and interaction during the training period and confirming the significance of these programmes to support the administrative progress and achieve developmental purposes. This programme targeted the project managers and employees of the planning and wilayat development departments. Besides, members of planning teams and those required to work on projects in other administrative sections, as part of the Governorate's efforts to enhance its cadres' efficiency in implementing and managing projects according to professional principles. Engineer Saleh Al Khalidi, an expert in project management and digital transformation, delivered this programme. It involved various specialised topics, including strategic planning, resource management, quality control, and performance monitoring, and developing personal skills such as leadership, communication, and issues resolution. This programme was implemented within Muscat Governorate's professional development programmes to develop its employees' skills. Thus, it contributes to achieving the projects' performance according to the Governorate's development strategy and supporting the national initiatives to achieve the purposes of Oman 2040 Vision.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PM Anwar calls for bold education reforms ahead of 13th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for bold and comprehensive reforms in developing Malaysia's new education strategy ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Anwar, in a Facebook post tonight, said that existing policies must be reviewed and refreshed to ensure every ringgit invested through 13MP yields a more equitable, forward-looking and sustainable education system to secure a more prosperous and harmonious future for the country. Earlier, Anwar received a courtesy call from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the ministry's top management to discuss new strategies and direction for education. "Among the issues discussed were preschool education, teacher training and skills enhancement at teacher education institutes, the implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a means to empower educators, and strengthening STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to boost future competitiveness. "Also discussed were Form Six and matriculation studies, student dropout issues, teaching permits in both the public and private sectors, and the need to reorganise the National Education Master Plan to better align with current needs," Anwar said in the post. He also expressed hope for the immediate implementation of discussed reforms for the future of students, educators and Malaysia's educational ecosystem. "The world is changing rapidly and we cannot afford to be complacent, trapped in past nostalgia or shackled by outdated plans that may no longer be relevant," he added. – Bernama
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar calls for bold education reforms ahead of 13th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for bold and comprehensive reforms in developing Malaysia's new education strategy ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Anwar, in a Facebook post tonight, said that existing policies must be reviewed and refreshed to ensure every ringgit invested through 13MP yields a more equitable, forward-looking and sustainable education system to secure a more prosperous and harmonious future for the country. Earlier, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the ministry's top management to discuss new strategies and direction for education. 'Among the issues discussed were preschool education, teacher training and skills enhancement at teacher education institutes, the implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a means to empower educators, and strengthening STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to boost future competitiveness. 'Also discussed were Form Six and matriculation studies, student dropout issues, teaching permits in both the public and private sectors, and the need to reorganise the National Education Master Plan to better align with current needs,' Anwar said in the post. He also expressed hope for the immediate implementation of discussed reforms for the future of students, educators and Malaysia's educational ecosystem. 'The world is changing rapidly and we cannot afford to be complacent, trapped in past nostalgia or shackled by outdated plans that may no longer be relevant,' he added.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar urges bold education reforms for 13th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for bold and comprehensive reforms in developing Malaysia's new education strategy ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Anwar, in a Facebook post tonight, said that existing policies must be reviewed and refreshed to ensure every ringgit invested through 13MP yields a more equitable, forward-looking and sustainable education system to secure a more prosperous and harmonious future for the country. Earlier, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the ministry's top management to discuss new strategies and direction for education. 'Among the issues discussed were preschool education, teacher training and skills enhancement at teacher education institutes, the implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a means to empower educators, and strengthening STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to boost future competitiveness. 'Also discussed were Form Six and matriculation studies, student dropout issues, teaching permits in both the public and private sectors, and the need to reorganise the National Education Master Plan to better align with current needs,' Anwar said in the post. He also expressed hope for the immediate implementation of discussed reforms for the future of students, educators and Malaysia's educational ecosystem. 'The world is changing rapidly and we cannot afford to be complacent, trapped in past nostalgia or shackled by outdated plans that may no longer be relevant,' he added.
