Personal Finance (ECO 103)
Term: 2023-2024 Spring Term
Schedule
Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM (1/16/2024 - 5/10/2024) Location: BNGR MAINE 178
Description
Provides a survey of consumer and personal finance. Emphasis is placed on using the economic way of thinking to evaluate alternative financial decisions to maximize the use of earnings. Topics include the US tax system; banking system and types of accounts; budget creation; investments and mutual funds; use of credit and the borrowing of money; and purchase of major assets, such as homes and vehicles. (3 cr. lec.)