Acorns' Guide to Personal Finance

Course details

If you're ready to get your finances in shape, but aren't sure where to start, this is it! In under an hour, find out how to save, invest and earn more money, stop living paycheck to paycheck and make real progress toward the future you want.

Led by Jennifer Barrett, Chief Education Officer at Acorns, this basic course breaks down the what, when, how and why of personal finance to help you start building wealth—no matter how much money or financial knowledge you've got to start.

You'll learn the basics of personal finance and get simple, on-the-go techniques and tools to help your money work as hard as you do. 

What's the difference between this and other personal finance courses? We're focused on methods that are easy and sustainable—not disruptive to your everyday life.

By the end of this course, you will have a clear sense of where you are financially, where you want to be—and how you're going to get there. You'll feel less stressed about money, and more confident about reaching your goals.

You'll know: how to create a budget you can follow, pay debt off faster, save more money on everyday purchases and big-ticket expenses, ask for a raise, start a successful side hustle and invest wisely to build wealth. (Make sure to check out the downloadable action plans, worksheets and other resources, too, to get the full benefit of the course!)

Apply what you've learned and you should see a noticeable difference not just in your finances, but in your life.