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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JD
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
Noted several inconsistencies between questions in quizzes where answers marked wrong were actually correct.
BW
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023
Good learning about Insurance and some ways to mitigate issues in the future!
AL
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025
Focuses on insurance to mitigate risk. Doesn't cover using hedging or derivatives to protect your financial or other assets.
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