Personal Finance for Artists & Freelancers

Lesson Info
Importance of Creating Financial Habits
Surviving and thriving as a freelancer or working artist requires strong financial management skills, but getting there can seem stressful and overwhelming. Join financial expert and Fordham University MBA holder Galia Gichon for an introduction to a painless, seven-step plan for taking control of your personal finances.
In this course, you’ll set financial goals, create a budget that works for you, and establish the habits that lead to financial health. You’ll learn how to make financial planning less time-consuming by spending 30 minutes a week directly focused on your budget, spending, savings, and investments. You’ll also learn how to create immediate growth in your savings and investment accounts. Galia will also share key techniques for taking the stress and uncertainty out of planning for retirement.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently and successfully manage your personal finances, and have more time (and money!) to do the work you love.
Lessons
Importance of Creating Financial HabitsYour Snapshot: Where Are You Today?
Creating Goals that Really Work
Dealing with Debt
How to Work with Your Debt
Credit: Lifeblood to the Future
How to Raise Your Credit Score
Spending Smarter Plans (Budgets)
How to Create a Spending Plan That Works
Create a Weekly Spending Plan
Tips to Spend Smarter
Love & Money
Make Your Savings Automatic
Taxes: Don't be Afraid
Which Retirement Plan is Best for You?
Start Today - Where to Invest?
Retirement Forecast - How Much to Save?
How Much Should You Charge?
Mutual Funds, Investments, ETFs
Food Groups of Investments
Diving Into Mutual Funds and Investments
Deeper Dive Into 4 Food Groups of Mutual Funds
Diversify Diversify Diversify
Retirement Forecasting
Funds: Back to Basics
Your Financial Checklist: Life Insurance
Long Term Care, Disability Insurance, & Wills
Estate Planning & Home FInancing
Kids & College
Take Charge with 30 Minutes A Week
Reviews
- I love how approachable and welcoming and easy to understand this course has make financial terms and situation sounds. I love Galia and she makes I really feel calm and comfortable learning from her. Great!
- This class was an eye-opener for me. I love the way Galia makes you feel comfortable thinking about as well as talking about your financial picture. I also appreciated her many examples and actionable steps for planning.
- Galia is AWESOME! I love how down-to-earth she is (hence the name of her business!). I learned so much, and am going into a new year with a totally different outlook on my money. Now I have a plan, goals and much less anxiety about the whole process! Thank you, Galia!