Week
One
Tuesday, Lesson 1
Attitude and money
~ A look at how women typically fare in the world of money.
Assess your attitude toward money and confidence level in handling financial
matters.
Friday,
Lesson 2
Money flows; money goes
~ Understanding your financial position starts with knowing where the money goes each week.
The difference
between a want and a need will also be discussed.
Week
Two
Tuesday,
Lesson 3
Managing credit cards and debt
~ Creeping debt and interest payments can sabotage even the most
careful woman. We'll examine some simple strategies for helping you get
out -- and stay out -- of
debt.
Friday, Lesson 4
Crafting your financial roadmap
~ Financial
planning comes from understanding your financial goals.
In this lesson, you'll craft your own long-term financial plan.
Week
Three
Tuesday, Lesson 5
The magic of Compounding
~ It
has been said that those who don't understand compound interest, pay it . .
. and those that do, collect it. Learn about different
financial instruments to grow money.
Friday, Lesson 6
A beginner?s guide to investing in the stock market ~
We?ll
discuss what a stock is and how to select a good stock, using important financial
ratios.
Week
Four
Tuesday, Lesson 7
Investing in mutual funds
~
Understanding mutual funds; what they are and how to select a good mutual fund
to fit your needs.
Friday, Lesson 8
Planning for retirement
~
Lots of vocabulary, such as 401k, 403b, individual retirement
accounts (IRAs), and ROTH IRAs. We'll learn about each and discuss what they can do for you.
Week Five
Tuesday,
Lesson 9
Money and marriage
~
Find out how you can be a better life partner by understanding your
spouse?s attitude toward money. And if
you're faced with a family disruption, how to divorce your spouse, not your
money.
Friday, Lesson 10
Money and the kids
~
Learn ways to teach your children
good money habits to last a lifetime.
We?ll discuss different ways you can finance your children?s education.
