Risk Management in Personal Finance

This course is primarily aimed at those who want to understand more about how they can protect their finances from unexpected events. Taught by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, this course covers the role insurance plays into your financial plan, including what kinds of insurance to explore, how to determine how much insurance you need, and how different kinds of insurance works. The course includes life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, auto insurance, and umbrella insurance. You will also learn about estate planning, including the documents involved and special considerations for new parents. This course helps you understand how protecting your money is an important part of financial planning. It is geared towards learners in the United States of America. It is part of The Fundamentals of Personal Finance specialization but can be taken as a standalone course as well

• Understand how to protect personal finances from unexpected events
• Recognize the role and types of insurance in financial planning
• Determine appropriate insurance coverage amounts
• Learn about estate planning and related documents
• Understand special considerations for new parents
• Appreciate the importance of financial protection

• Anyone interested in understanding risk management related to personal finances and goals