Would you take a free personal finance course if...
By Chysom Scott
@CJscott (4187)
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
October 6, 2010 5:00am CST
It was offered by a Highly Religious organization you did not belong to and had no intention of joining?
If you would, I have been enjoying one, from Brigham Young University.
http://personalfinance.byu.edu - Not a referral link, not an advertisement, just something I think anyone trying to get out of debt could use.
Sincerely and With Appreciation.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
8 Oct 10
It would depend on the actual situations of the course. At this point in my life, I feel like my husband and I are on the right track in getting out of debt and getting all of finances in order, but there are times that I could take a little bit of help because I get frustrated, as we all do. I'm not of the Mormon faith, but that doesn't mean that there would be nothing that I could get out of the course. That said, I think I am probably going to look into it. You've shared so much about it and it has had me intruigued.
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@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
8 Oct 10
Awesome..The course or the Mormons?
Doesn't matter, both are great choices, depending on what works for you of course, I don't recall if I mentioned in my original post, that they teamed up with the Mariott School of Management, might means something to you, might not, meant nothing to me.
Cheers.
@gdesjardin (1918)
• United States
7 Oct 10
Hi CJ. I briefly looked at the website and from what I have seen it looks like a good site. I did bookmark it and will look at it in greater length later on tonight. I am not crazy about having to mix religion in with a personal finance course, however, if it is free, and it helps, who cares right? I wish they would teach personal finance in the schools today...like in high school. I think people get so misguided and when there little tiny financial mistakes keep added up it becomes a nightmare when they start to spiral out of control. Thanks for sharing the link with us.
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@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
7 Oct 10
I was taught a long time ago, to learn from everywhere, embrace what works for me, and forget what doesn't.
Religious leaders have been giving decent financial advice for decades. Take care of yourself, then do good for others, as for the rest.
That is exactly what happened to me, never taught, one thing, two things, three things...whoa...what happened to that. Now, what do I do, so I look for advice from everywhere and apply what works and just keep at it.
But, the law of attraction, that helps me loads, make more rather then spend less, that was great advice too.
I hope you enjoy it, and can take the religious bit in stride, or drop it, which ever seems to fit best, it becomes less prominent as you advance further in the course.
Sincerely and With Appreciation.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
13 Oct 10
I seriously would!! I have done small courses in the past that have been through the Seventh Day Adventist church...I can honestly say that I am NOT a Jehovah's Witness (no offence to those who are) but I thoroughly enjoyed the courses I did through them.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
6 Oct 10
I would not, because I try to stay away from religious organizations at all costs. They are not for me. But it's a great idea for most people!
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@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
6 Oct 10
I understand that! Organized religion gives me a headache, but I listen when they come to the door, and I read my Bible. I just don't understand it...like the U S of A saying they are a free country, then prosecuting people for their political or religious beliefs, or because they are from a certain place. I see it, I know it is the truth, I just don't understand it.
Marriott School of Management, is a great place, I just wish they formed this course without a partner ship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but then it would probably cost and arm and both my legs.
Sincerely and With Appreciation.