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Re: What would you teach in Intro to Personal Finance?
Old 04-17-2007, 07:20 PM   #3
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Besides the benefits of compounding,

I would discuss in no particular order

asset classes and how they might fit into a portfolio.
Asset allocation,
portfolio changes as one approaches and passes retirement.
Risk versus rewards.
Risk versus asset classes.
historical asset appreciation versus asset class type
How much of a nest egg one might need to be able to retire
The significant benefits of starting saving early versus late
Explain how consumer debt is really horrible for building wealth
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