Modern Money Habits: 5 Steps to Build the Life You Want

Course Overview

Modern Money Habits: 5 Steps to Build the Life You Want is a 70-minute class designed to help students take control of their personal finances. Led by Justin Bridges, a successful photographer who left a career on Wall Street, this class provides an actionable five-step approach to creating a personalized plan for financial success.

The class begins by helping students gain insight into their spending habits, so they can live each day with intention. Justin then guides students through redefining success based on their unique priorities, and identifying small changes that add up to pay off (and prevent) debt.

Next, Justin provides strategies to craft a realistic plan for retirement, and develop strategies to build wealth and go after the life they imagine. Throughout the class, students can follow along with Justin’s custom-created workbook.

This class is for anyone who wants to cultivate healthy money habits, regardless of age, level, or lifestyle. Whether students are looking to change careers, get out of debt, or save for their next big trip, they’ll gain a simple framework to rekindle their confidence, go after their dreams, and build the life they want.

[Applications]
Students who complete this course can apply the knowledge they have gained by creating a personalized plan to take charge of their financial destiny. They can use the five step approach to gain insight into their spending habits, redefine success based on their unique priorities, identify small changes that add up to pay off and prevent debt, craft a realistic plan for retirement, and develop strategies to build wealth and go after the life they imagine. Additionally, they can use the custom-created workbook to follow along throughout the course.

[Career Paths]
1. Financial Planner: Financial planners help individuals and businesses create and manage their financial plans. They provide advice on investments, taxes, retirement, estate planning, and insurance. Financial planners are in high demand as more people look to secure their financial future.

2. Investment Banker: Investment bankers provide financial advice to companies and governments on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and other financial transactions. They also provide advice on the structure and pricing of securities. Investment banking is a rapidly growing field, with new opportunities emerging in the wake of the digital revolution.

3. Financial Analyst: Financial analysts provide advice to companies and investors on the performance of investments and the financial markets. They analyze financial data, develop financial models, and make recommendations on investments. Financial analysts are in high demand as the global economy continues to grow.

4. Financial Educator: Financial educators provide financial literacy education to individuals and organizations. They teach people how to manage their money, create budgets, and invest for the future. Financial educators are in high demand as more people look to gain financial independence.

[Education Paths]
1. Financial Planning Degree: A financial planning degree is a great way to learn the fundamentals of money management and gain the skills needed to become a successful financial planner. This degree typically covers topics such as investments, taxes, retirement planning, estate planning, and insurance. With the increasing demand for financial advisors, this degree is becoming more popular and is a great way to start a career in the financial industry.

2. Accounting Degree: An accounting degree is a great way to learn the basics of financial management and gain the skills needed to become a successful accountant. This degree typically covers topics such as financial statements, taxation, auditing, and financial analysis. With the increasing demand for accountants, this degree is becoming more popular and is a great way to start a career in the financial industry.

3. Business Administration Degree: A business administration degree is a great way to learn the fundamentals of business management and gain the skills needed to become a successful business leader. This degree typically covers topics such as marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. With the increasing demand for business leaders, this degree is becoming more popular and is a great way to start a career in the business industry.

4. Economics Degree: An economics degree is a great way to learn the fundamentals of economic theory and gain the skills needed to become a successful economist. This degree typically covers topics such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, and public policy. With the increasing demand for economists, this degree is becoming more popular and is a great way to start a career in the economics industry.