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Personal Financial Planning - GENC3003
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Faculty: Australian School of Business
 
 
School:  School of Banking and Finance
 
 
Course Outline: http://banking.web.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Excluded: All UG Business programs
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to manage your personal finances and investments both now and after graduation. Topics include buying a house or investment property with confidence, creating financial independence through superannuation, making a savings plan that works, how to invest in shares and managed funds, protecting yourself through insurance, making a will, understanding taxation, practical budgeting that works, identifying strategies for family members approaching retirement and tips for seeking professional financial advice

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