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Personal Finance: Planning Your Future
How to Save, Invest, and Grow Your Assets

This course reviews what you need to know to manage your personal finances and invest for the future. It describes the major investment vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and the pros and cons of each. You will also learn about the elements that comprise an appropriate portfolio for your assets and how to decide which components are best to help you achieve your goals. This course will cover:

  • Why you need financial planning—the basics
  • The right way to save and accumulate money
  • Stocks, mutual funds, and other investment choices
  • Taking care of your loved ones
  • Retirement, the ultimate goal
  • How to choose a financial professional
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6 CHAPTERS
Why You Need Financial Planning: The Basics
Financial planning begins with goals and knowledge. What are the best practices for investments, and what mistakes should you avoid?
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The Right Way to Save and Accumulate Money
There are many effective ways to make your savings grow. It's wise to review your progress and watch out for danger signs.
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Your Investments and the Stock Market
How can you have a well-constructed portfolio and attain long-term growth? Here's some advice and warnings for those starting out in the financial markets.
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Stocks, Mutual Funds, and Other Investment Choices
This chapter describes the major types of investment vehicles that make up a well-diversified portfolio, the pros and cons of each, and the roles they play in helping your money grow for retirement.
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Taking Care of Your Loved Ones
When planning your financial investments and future goals, getting onto the same page with your spouse or partner is key. Here's what you need to know.
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Retirement: The Ultimate Goal
This chapter covers how to project how much money you'll need for retirement, and what you need to know in choosing a financial adviser who is right for you.
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AUTHORS
Karen Altfest, PhD, CFP®
Principal Advisor and Executive Vice President, Altfest Personal Wealth Management, New York, New York
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PHYSICIAN BUSINESS ACADEMY

Medscape Physician Business Academy is designed to help all physicians, employed and self-employed as well as new and more established practicing physicians, become successful in their medical practice and career by providing the essential business information that most medical schools and residency programs don't teach.

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Medscape Physicians Business Academy course content is provided for educational and information purposes only. If you have particular questions or concerns relating to your practice you should consult the appropriate legal, financial or other expert.