Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the relationship between lifestyle and personal financial management the process for setting personal financial goals; develop personal financial goals; describe how to maintain records and the mechanics of preparing financial statements; develop a system of record keeping that monitors cash flows; determine financial services applicable to personal financial needs; identify the options involved in making major purchases; discuss the advantages and disadvantages of renting versus buying a home or automobile; differentiate among types of insurance; describe the principles of investment; distinguish features of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; evaluate sources of professional investment management and services; and develop a plan for building an estate and retirement.