Personal finance is where financial literacy translates into individual financial decision-making. How do you manage your money? Which savings and investment vehicles are you using? Personal finance is about making and meeting your financial goals—whether that’s owning a home, helping other members of your family, saving for your children’s college education, supporting causes you care about, planning for retirement, and much more. Among other topics, it encompasses banking, budgeting, handling debt and credit, and investing. Let’s take a look at these basics to get you started.
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