Description
With record-breaking highs one minute and economy-rocking lows the next, it can seem as if there’s no way to feel truly comfortable in the mysterious world of finance. But there is, and it’s more accessible than you might think. You’ll not only gain a new appreciation for the variety of financial products and services available to you, but also for how crucial we as individuals are to the functioning of the entire system.
This course provides the concepts and tools you need to draw connections between headlines made globally and what’s happening to your bottom line locally. By the final lecture, you’ll understand just how interdependent the world’s markets have become; feel newly at ease in the realm of stocks, bonds, derivatives, and credit; and be better able to make informed decisions for your financial future.