An introductory course teaching the basics of financial literacy and financial decision-making in order to better control one’s financial destiny. This course stresses that personal financial planning is a lifelong activity, and therefore course material will move through the life cycle-from wealth generation to wealth accumulation to wealth distribution. Key topics include borrowing and debt, pensions, savings vehicles, investments, real estate and insurance. This course will develop both practical financial skills and an understanding of the rapidly changing social and economic context for them. This course does not count toward any major or minor in the department. Prerequisite: C- or better in ECON 110 or BUS 105 or permission of instructor. Summer only.