365-Day Finance Learning Plan
Month 1: Personal Finance Foundations
This month focuses on developing a strong foundation in personal finance. You'll explore budgeting, saving,
credit, taxes, and retirement planning through daily readings, videos, and hands-on exercises each weekend.
Week 1: Financial Mindset & Basics
Day 1: What is Finance? (Read: 'The Psychology of Money' Ch.1-3; Watch: Khan Academy Intro to Finance)
Day 2: Budgeting & Spending (Read: Ch. 4-6; Watch: Graham Stephan on Budgeting; Tool: Mint/YNAB)
Day 3: Saving & Emergency Funds (Read: 'Your Money or Your Life' Ch.1-2; Video: NerdWallet)
Day 4: Debt & Credit (Read: 'Total Money Makeover' Ch.1-4; Video: Credit Scores 101)
Day 5: Setting Financial Goals (Read: Mr. Money Mustache blogs; Watch: CNBC Make It)
Day 6: Hands-On: Build a budget; Track real expenses
Day 7: Hands-On: Set SMART financial goals; Journal Week 1
Week 2: Credit, Debt, and Tools
Day 8: Understanding Credit Reports and Scores
Day 9: Types of Debt: Good vs. Bad
Day 10: Managing Debt Strategically
Day 11: Student Loans and Repayment Plans
Day 12: Using Financial Apps (Credit Karma, YNAB)
Day 13: Hands-On: Check your credit score; Analyze credit report
Day 14: Hands-On: Create a debt repayment plan