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Finance · Module 5

Money Through Life

The first four modules built personal finance, investing, real-life money decisions, and the financial system. This module follows money across a whole life — the stages and events where the earlier ideas meet real, changing circumstances.

You will learn how to start out well in early adulthood, handle money with a partner and family, fund big life goals, plan for retirement, arrange your estate and legacy, navigate financial hardship, and pull it all together into a plan for life.

This module is educational and general. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice, and every figure is illustrative. For decisions that depend on your circumstances, consult a qualified professional.

Lessons
7 lessons
Estimated time
~6-8 hours
Assessment
Module quiz included

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Lessons

Lesson 1 · 16 min

Starting Out: Money in Early Adulthood

Lesson 2 · 16 min

Money, Couples, and Family

Lesson 3 · 16 min

Funding Life's Big Goals

Lesson 4 · 16 min

Planning for Retirement

Lesson 5 · 16 min

Estate Planning and Legacy

Lesson 6 · 16 min

Navigating Financial Hardship

Lesson 7 · 16 min

A Financial Plan for Life

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Money Through Life — Module Assessment

14 questions · pass mark 75%

  1. 1.Why can starting to invest small amounts in your twenties be so powerful?
  2. 2.In many credit systems, what tends to build a useful credit history?
  3. 3.What does frequently cited research, such as the 2013 Britt-Lutter study, suggest about money and relationships?
  4. 4.Which statement best reflects a sound view of joint versus separate accounts?
  5. 5.You are saving for a goal you will need to pay for in about eight months. Which placement best fits the principle of matching money to timeframe?
  6. 6.What is the main insight from Richard Thaler's concept of mental accounting as it applies to goal-based saving?
  7. 7.Two people each invest the same monthly amount at the same return. One contributes for ten years starting at 25; the other for thirty years starting at 35. Why can the earlier starter end up with a comparable balance despite paying in far less?
  8. 8.How should the 4% rule from William Bengen's 1994 research be understood?
  9. 9.What does "dying intestate" mean?
  10. 10.Why can a beneficiary designation be especially important in estate planning?
  11. 11.What should be the first priority when a sudden financial setback hits?
  12. 12.Which is a warning sign of a predatory "debt-relief" offer?
  13. 13.According to the lesson, what makes a personal financial plan a good one?
  14. 14.What did Warren Buffett's documented 2007–2017 bet illustrate?
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