Basic Financial Literacy

🚫 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This course and all related materials are provided for INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and do not constitute professional FINANCIAL ADVICE.

  • Not Financial Advisors: We are not licensed financial advisors, brokers, or dealers. We do not provide personalized investment recommendations.
  • No Guarantee of Results: We make no promises, warranties, or guarantees that any suggestions, information, or training will result in a particular outcome, including profit or financial success.
  • Assumption of Risk: Trading and investing carry inherent risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decision.
  • Personal Responsibility: By using this course, you acknowledge and agree that you bear sole responsibility for your own financial research and decisions, and you agree to hold us and our affiliates harmless from any liability, claims, losses, or damages that may arise.

Course Content

What you will learn
Module 0: Introduction – Your Relationship with Money
Module 1: Introduction to Money
7 Topics
The psychology of money: habits, emotions, and mindset
How your values shape your spending
Short-term vs long-term financial planning
How to set SMART financial goals
Tools to support healthy money habits
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 2: Budgeting – Level Up Your Money Plan
7 Topics
What is a budget and why it matters to you.
How to build a goal-based budget
Adapting your budget for irregular income
Tools and techniques for advanced money tracking
Common budgeting challenges and how to fix them
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 3: Banking – Understanding Accounts, Tools & Services
8 Topics
The different types of bank accounts and what they’re for
How to choose the right product for your financial goals
How to build a layered savings plan
The difference between saving and investing
Strategies to stay consistent with saving
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 4: Insurance Basics for Young Adults
4 Topics
What is Insurance?
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Summary
Pro Tips
10 Topics
What a credit card is and how it works
The meaning of interest, minimum payments, and credit limits
Pros and cons of using credit cards
How to avoid common traps (like debt cycles)
What a credit score is and why it matters
What’s inside your credit report
How to build, maintain, and fix your credit score
Common myths about credit scores
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 6: Managing Debt – Smart Borrowing, Smart Living
6 Topics
Types of debt: good vs bad
How interest rates impact your repayments
Debt warning signs to watch out for
Strategies to pay off debt faster
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 7: Salary Structure – Know What You’re Really Earning
4 Topics
Cost to company (CTC), Gross Salary, Take-home Pay
Salary negotiation strategies for young professionals
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 8: Mobile & Online Money Safety
5 Topics
Common mobile money scams in South Africa
How to protect your phone and banking apps
Online shopping safety tips
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 9: Basics of Tax – Understanding the Rules of the Game
4 Topics
What income tax is and who pays it
When Must You File a Tax Return?
Practical Activity / Mini Challenge
Pro Tips
Module 10: Loans – Car & Home Finance Explained
5 Topics
Car Finance
Home Loans
Extra Costs
Readiness Checklist
Pro Tips