About the Course
NextGen Finance 101 is a virtual course designed to equip young adults with essential financial skills and knowledge. This interactive program provides a strong foundation in personal finance, taxes, and legal basics to help the next generation make responsible decisions in college, the workforce, and beyond.
Course topics include:
- Banking Basics: How bank accounts work and how to manage wisely
- Budgeting Skills: Creating a budget, tracking spending, and building good habits
- Credit & Debit Cards: How to use responsibly and build credit
- Taxes & Paychecks: Understanding deductions, forms, and take-home pay
- College Financials: Navigating loans, aid, and budgeting
- Saving & Retirement: Why starting early matters
- Intro to Investing: Stocks, bonds, crypto, and risk management
- Wills & Trusts: Legal tools to protect future assets
- Resume & Interviews: Resume building and interview skills to showcase strengths