[McGill] McGill personal finance essential is open for registration

May 1st, 2020 12:34 pm

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smartie [OP]: Deal Guru; Dec 5, 2006; 14915 posts; 10504 upvotes; Markham

May 1st, 2020 12:34 pm

McGill personal finance essential is open for registration

Deal Link:: https://mcgillpersonalfinance.com/
Price:: Free
Retailer:: McGill

Its open to register now

https://mcgillpersonalfinance.com/

If you're ready to take charge of your personal finances, then you're in the right place. From budgeting to borrowing, real estate and beyond, invest a few hours in this free, online course1 and you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make a lifetime of smart financial decisions. Taught by professors from McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, the course is open to everyone.

Finish all course modules to receive a McGill Personal Finance Essentials attestation of completion.

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May 1st, 2020 1:33 pm

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bertam2: Jr. Member; Jan 26, 2007; 144 posts; 257 upvotes; Toronto

May 1st, 2020 1:33 pm

Thanks for sharing this, OP. Everyone should take a course on personal finance whether it be this one or another (albeit this one is free so can't beat the price) ... I'll be asking my kids to enroll during this period of downtime. No offense to school systems, but it's lacking in this type of course which will benefit them for a lifetime more than some other dubious courses.

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May 1st, 2020 1:37 pm

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ManCaveGamer: Deal Guru; Jun 18, 2012; 10706 posts; 5290 upvotes; Toronto

May 1st, 2020 1:37 pm

Thanks! I've got something to study now

May 1st, 2020 2:04 pm

#4

nina23: Jr. Member; Nov 28, 2019; 132 posts; 69 upvotes

May 1st, 2020 2:04 pm

Thanks OP, needed something to do in my unemployed life atm besides applying to jobs!

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May 1st, 2020 2:58 pm

#5

DaMooli: Member; Apr 19, 2010; 390 posts; 126 upvotes; Boucherville

May 1st, 2020 2:58 pm

More details on the program;
https://mcgillpersonalfinance.com/

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May 1st, 2020 3:07 pm

#6

Calvado: Newbie; Nov 23, 2015; 20 posts; 11 upvotes; Montreal, QC

May 1st, 2020 3:07 pm

Thank you OP. Definitely worth it. As a Desautels alumnus, shout out to all these wonderful profs (was super lucky to have class with every single one of them) , AND the MVP Desmond!

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May 1st, 2020 3:37 pm

#7

loserga: Deal Addict; Apr 30, 2011; 3633 posts; 444 upvotes; RICHMOND HILL

May 1st, 2020 3:37 pm

If you're also interested in understanding the bigger picture of money, credit, and debt, then this 30 minute video will bring things into perspective:

For me it helps to know what I'm doing in the greater scheme of things.

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May 1st, 2020 6:48 pm

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In4mer514: Sr. Member; Jul 17, 2007; 697 posts; 1492 upvotes; Milton,ON

May 1st, 2020 6:48 pm

loserga wrote: ↑If you're also interested in understanding the bigger picture of money, credit, and debt, then this 30 minute video will bring things into perspective:

For me it helps to know what I'm doing in the greater scheme of things.

Best video

Your signature will appear like this in posts

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May 1st, 2020 7:49 pm

#9

DougO: Deal Expert; Dec 26, 2010; 24856 posts; 9345 upvotes

May 1st, 2020 7:49 pm

Thanks. Hopefully I don't zone out like I do with most online courses...

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May 1st, 2020 8:44 pm

#10

stimy: Sr. Member; Oct 27, 2009; 713 posts; 488 upvotes; Hamilton

May 1st, 2020 8:44 pm

What's the catch?

May 1st, 2020 8:50 pm

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Spawk1028: Deal Addict; Oct 28, 2016; 1855 posts; 7668 upvotes; Albertariolandbec

May 1st, 2020 8:50 pm

Anyone know approx. how long this takes to complete?

What's in your wallet?

May 1st, 2020 8:52 pm

#12

ssmh131: Member; Nov 22, 2012; 201 posts; 173 upvotes; Fredericton

May 1st, 2020 8:52 pm

Spawk1028 wrote: ↑ Anyone know approx. how long this takes to complete?

Took me 2-3 hours to complete. Took my time with a few breaks, etc.

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May 1st, 2020 8:53 pm

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bobbyz101: Deal Addict; Mar 9, 2014; 1136 posts; 892 upvotes; Ottawa

May 1st, 2020 8:53 pm

No relation to Hamlin Hamlin & Mcgill

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May 1st, 2020 8:53 pm

#14

Spawk1028: Deal Addict; Oct 28, 2016; 1855 posts; 7668 upvotes; Albertariolandbec

May 1st, 2020 8:53 pm

ssmh131 wrote: ↑ Took me 2-3 hours to complete. Took my time with a few breaks, etc.

For all 6 modules?

What's in your wallet?

May 1st, 2020 8:57 pm

#15

cashinstinct: Deal Fanatic; Apr 29, 2008; 7997 posts; 4731 upvotes; Montreal

May 1st, 2020 8:57 pm

If you registered for a previous session but did not finish, you need to pretend to create A new account (with same email).

They will ask for old password and you will need to choose a new one.

If you try to login with existing account, it won’t work and won’t tell you that is the problem.

(Source: me, today, having trouble to start over the course)

VirginPlus / Stickermule / HP Instant Ink

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May 1st, 2020 9:19 pm

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ssmh131: Member; Nov 22, 2012; 201 posts; 173 upvotes; Fredericton

May 1st, 2020 9:19 pm

Spawk1028 wrote: ↑ For all 6 modules?

All 8 modules ...yes. Once complete you can automatically download your certificate

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May 1st, 2020 9:22 pm

#17

Spawk1028: Deal Addict; Oct 28, 2016; 1855 posts; 7668 upvotes; Albertariolandbec

May 1st, 2020 9:22 pm

ssmh131 wrote: ↑ All 8 modules ...yes. Once complete you can automatically download your certificate

Thanks. Appreciate the info

What's in your wallet?

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May 1st, 2020 9:29 pm

#18

ssmh131: Member; Nov 22, 2012; 201 posts; 173 upvotes; Fredericton

May 1st, 2020 9:29 pm

Spawk1028 wrote: ↑ Thanks. Appreciate the info

Each full module has 2 to 4 submodules that I would estimate at approx 10 minutes each (sub modules). Each full module will also be followed by a test of 10 questions. You have to make a minimum of 80% on each test to pass. You recive your certificate once all tests are complete.

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May 1st, 2020 9:56 pm

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L4cky: Deal Fanatic; Nov 18, 2008; 9230 posts; 2330 upvotes; Mont-Royal

May 1st, 2020 9:56 pm

I am not sure what is there to learn about personal finance..

1- put all money into savings and move them when promo is over, Tangerine, EQ, Simplii, etc..
2- get a high rewards CC cash back, 2% RWE, or 1.5% BMO when rogers get nerfed
3- depending on ur income taxes, if you live in QC and > 80000k, invest the rest and max oup RRSP.
4- Live in your parent's house until you pay your entire debt or longer
5- Stop going out and spending money away for non essential stuffs
6- Ask your gf to split the resto bill or find a new one who is willing to
7- Cancel all your subscriptions unless for cellphones, which you need to make sure you have a retention deal
8- Build a gym at home, no reason why you need to workout in a gym
9- spend time on RFD
10- become familiar with torrents

"Every marathon you run, your heart scars and you will die faster. If you think running a marathon is fitness, then you know NOTHING ABOUT HEALTH & FITNESS."
- Training 101

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May 1st, 2020 10:06 pm

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RunOrDie: Deal Addict; Aug 11, 2009; 3472 posts; 763 upvotes; Don't be nosey

May 1st, 2020 10:06 pm

Thanks OP! This certificate will greatly enhance my elementary school diploma on my resume!

PSN: RunOrDie226
add me!

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McGill personal finance essential is open for registration

McGill personal finance essential is open for registration

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