Finance Friends Forever ✹Course Frequently Asked Questions
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Are you super excited and want to get a head start?
Yaaaas! We’re super stoked too!
Once you enroll, make sure to check all your email folders, including Spam, Junk, and Promotions, because we send important info through email. Definitely check your email on the day class starts. That’s when you’ll get your course portal login information and all the details about how to get started.
Why is this course better than other Finance courses?
At ilovecreatives we’re all about edutainment (that’s if education & entertainment had a baby), which is why we wanted to teach you Personal Finance in the most fun way possible. Our goal is to make you LOVE spreadsheets. Haha, it’s a joke, but not really.
We take extra time to make this course as edu-taining as possible by (1) creating a cute animated world where you can level up, (2) being super transparent about our experiences vs. just giving you general information, and (3) designing exercises that you’ll actually be able to apply right away, because learning is way more fun when you can actually do something with it.
Annnnd we have a Discord community where you’ll have the chance to chat and network with other students!
Who is this course for?
Good question. This course is for you if you want to understand personal finance, so that you can confidently play the game. The world of finance isn’t always set up to be in your favor. It’s often confusing by design. But let’s be real, even if it was way more obvious, this info is DRY. Like when you eat way too many of your dad’s Keto almond flour “cookies”? That kind of dry.
We created the course for creative learners, freelancers, and small businesses, because that’s who we are. This isn’t some general layer of financial terminology. We want to get as real-world as possible. For example, when we talk about Income, we give you a plan to negotiate your salary. Or when we talk about Retirement Plans, we break down what freelancers should do specifically.
Who is Caroline Snyder?
She’s a Real Life Fiduciary! Fi-what? A Financial Coach who's a Fiduciary has an ethical duty to put your best interest above their own. And that’s why we partnered with Caroline Snyder. She’s helped her clients understand personal finance and develop and maintain healthy financial habits. Her whole job is to empower you to reach your financial goals and learn how to handle your finances responsibly. She’s literally like a coach who teaches you the knowledge and skills you need to play the game, helps you create healthy habits that improve your performance, and then encourages you from the sidelines. Wow, we never thought we’d go there with sports analogies, but there it is!
Is this course only for people in the United States?
Mostly, yes. Out of the 11 Levels, 4 of them (Credit Score, Insurance, Retirement and Taxes) are mostly about how we do it here in the US. While we still think that the majority of the course is good global advice, we will not be providing any specific examples for other countries. If you are doing a lot of business in the United States, are planning to move to the US, or will be employed in the US, you’ll find the course useful!
What’s that community Discord channel like?
Our online community is what sets us apart! For some students, it becomes their favorite part of the course. You’ll have the chance to give and get feedback on your Digital Workbook, and make friends with other creatives! We’re a fun, supportive group, and we’ll be there for you every step of the way.
What do I need to take this course?
You’ll need a computer, WiFi, a google account (for spreadsheets), and a Notion account (for the Digital Workbook).
Why spreadsheets?
We went back and forth on whether or not we wanted to teach how to use spreadsheets, but we feel like life’s financial problems are SO much easier to see and solve in these dang grids. Often times, financial problems feel overwhelming and too hard to solve, but fortunately, a spreadsheet can truly give you all the answers and make tackling the problem less daunting. You just need a friendly pal to teach you who to use the darn thing! That’s where we come in.
Do you have a curriculum?
Sure do! Join the waitlist to see the full curriculum.
What is the course structure like?
This course is self-paced, so you can move as quickly through the course as you’d like. When the course starts, you’ll get an account on our course portal, where you can listen to all the audio lessons and keep track of your progress. You’ll also get access to our Discord server, where you can chat with all the other students in your class, join discussion groups and co-working sessions, and ask questions in office hours with Caroline.
Here’s a breakdown of the course:
Section 1: Current You
In this section, we start with personal finance basics. You know, the stuff we should have been taught in High School. Bonus: everything you’ll learn in this section, you can apply in business, as a freelancer, and later, as Future You (when you’re ready to invest).
Level 1: Money Mindset
Level 2: Debt
Level 3: Budgeting
Level 4: Savings
Level 5: Credit Score
Level 6: Income Growth
Section 2: Future You
Time to get those wings and be a friggin’ guardian angel to your future self. In this section, we tackle all the things your future self puts off. No more! This is your gift to you. Once you’ve finished this section, you’ll officially be an adult and can add an “I’m an Adult” certificate to your LinkedIn profile.
Level 1: Insurance
Level 2: Retirement
Level 3: Investing
Level 4: Taxes
Level 5: Estate Planning
Do you offer payment plans?
For this course, we’re not currently offering payment plans.
What is your refund policy?
We are happy to do a partial refund within 7 days of purchase if you mistakenly purchased the course and have not started listening to any of the audio lessons. Once you start listening to the lessons, we won’t be able to refund your purchase.
How to convince your employer for education reimbursement.
Did you know that $5,250 of education assistance benefits are tax-free per employee (US only)? That means your employer wouldn’t have to be taxed on this course. See Employer-provided educational assistance.
If you’re unsure whether or not your company offers education assistance benefits, just ask! Here’s a sample letter template we created to open up the conversation with your boss. Feel free to change it up and make it your own.
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