Course curriculum

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    Welcome to #BuildYourBank: Intro to Investing!

    • Course Welcome Video
    • How to Use Thinkific
    • Legal Disclaimer
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    Module 1: Define Your Investment Goal

    • 1.1 What's Your Why?
    • 1.1.1 Assignment
    • 1.2 Defining your Goals
    • 1.2.1 Assignment
    • 1.3 Short Term v Long Term
    • 1.3.1 Assignment
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    Module 2: Explore your Options

    • 2.1 Stocks, bonds, funds, oh my!
    • 2.2 Savings Accounts, MMAs, Bonds, & CDs
    • 2.2.1 Assignment
    • 2.3 Funds & Stocks
    • 2.4 Real Estate
    • 2.4.1 BONUS: Real Estate Investment Hacking
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    Module 3: Determine your Investment Model

    • 3.1 Understanding Sectors
    • 3.1.1 Assignment
    • 3.2 Market Capitalization
    • 3.3 Investing Styles
    • 3.3.1 Additional Resources
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    Module 4: Know your F.A.C.T.S

    • 4.1 Learn the F.A.C.T.S.
    • 4.1.1 Learn the F.A.C.T.S.
    • 4.2 Fundamental Research
    • 4.2.1 Fundamental Research
    • 4.2.2 Understanding the 10-K
    • 4.2.3 Assets & Ratios
    • 4.2.4 Trends & Analysis
    • 4.2.5 Fund Anlysis
    • 4.2.6 Fund Analysis II
    • 4.3 Assignment
    • 4.3.1 Assignment (Save a copy to your Drive)
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    Module 5: Execute your Buy

    • 5.1 Buying Options
    • 5.1.1 Investing Options Comparison
    • 5.1.2 Investing App Comparison
    • 5.3 Testing the Waters
    • 5.3.1 Assignment
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    Module 6: Next Steps

    • 6.1 Taxes & Fees
    • 6.2 Do's and Don'ts

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FAQ

Answers to questions you may have.

  • Who is this course for?

    Career women who want to learn how to grow & maximize their money through investing, but feel intimidated and don't know where to start.

  • How much money will I need to invest?

    You can enroll in this course with $0 to invest in the beginning. You'll learn the basics and we'll do a free trial run. When you're ready to invest, I recommend having at least $500 - $1,000 available.

  • Can I request a refund after I enroll?

    Due to the digital nature of this content, no refunds will be issued after purchase. Please ask any questions that you may have before making your investment.

  • Is this course for non-US residents?

    This course is based on investing in US stock markets and is most suitable for US residents.

Meet your course instructor!

Faneisha

Faneisha "Fo" Alexander

Certified Financial Educator

Faneisha "Fo" Alexander is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) with a passion for helping women transform their finances to support the life that they want. She is the author of the book, Dump Debt & Build Bank: The Everyday Chick's Guide to Money and creator of the Girl Talk with Fo blog and podcast. Her story of paying off over $78,000 in less than three years took the Internet by storm. She's since been featured on Yahoo Finance, MSN Money, Bankrate.com, GOBankingRates, His & Her Money, The Penny Hoarder, Clever Girl Finance, and more!