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Tips for Overcoming Bad Spending Habits

Tips for Overcoming Bad Spending Habits

Total video time: 21m
Award-winning instructor: Gregory Sneed
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Beginner No prior experience needed
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What you’ll learn

Identify spending triggers
Adopt effective budgeting techniques
Resist impulse purchase temptations
Navigate social spending pressures
Understand compounding interest impacts
Evaluate convenience service costs

Skills you’ll gain

Personal finance Budgeting

Whether you are brand new to managing your finances or have been doing so for many years, it's important to assess your spending habits to identify those that are helpful and those that may be harmful. In this course, Gregory Sneed, a personal finance coach and financial literacy trainer, will provide actionable tips to conquer negative spending habits. Perhaps you are spending too much money on wants and don't have enough to cover your needs, or you splurge on expensive purchases without considering the consequences. After completing this course, you'll be able to pave the way for financial freedom using responsible money management.

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    Spend better Acquiring essential financial skills will help you enhance your ability to spend wisely, safeguard your savings, and lay the groundwork for lasting financial health. 1m
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    Behavioral factors Take a look at the reasons why you're overspending: peer pressure, are you trying to impress others? 2m
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    Impacts of debt Peel back the layers of debt to discover its hidden costs on your wallet. 2m
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    Set yourself up for success Dodge financial pitfalls with the art of budgeting! 3m
  • 4
    Group events and activities Steer clear of financial surprises at group events and activities! 1m
  • 5
    Online shopping Outsmart the endless allure of online shopping, a world that beckons with convenience and temptations around every digital corner! 2m
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    Convenience services Uncover the hidden costs of convenience services and their impact on your budget. 2m
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    Instilling healthy financial habits Embrace the journey to financial wellness by instilling healthy financial habits. 2m
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    Smarter spending Celebrate your smarter spending strategies! 3m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Gregory Sneed

Gregory J. Sneed is a seasoned financial advisor and coach, guiding clients through a range of financial challenges, from investment decisions to budgeting dilemmas. With a career spanning over forty years in the financial sector, he has assisted corporations, small businesses, and individuals in enhancing their financial health. In 2010, Gregory established Life Saver Financial Services, dedicated to elevating clients' financial well-being with personalized strategies. His services encompass financial protection, personal budgeting, debt management, savings growth, and retirement planning, catering to diverse life stages. Holding an Accounting degree from Adelphi University, Gregory is a certified public accountant and a licensed Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Agent in California, distinguished by his commitment to clients' financial success.

Personal Finance Coach and Financial Literacy Trainer Gregory Sneed

Gregory Sneed

Personal Finance Coach and Financial Literacy Trainer

Accreditations

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