NerdWallet University: Building Wealth

Short of winning the lottery or finding gold in the backyard, no one gets rich overnight. For most people, building wealth is a process that requires prudence, persistence, patience and a certain tolerance for risk. Before you invest money, invest some time in learning what’s involved.

Mapping a path toward financial freedom.

Our course provides an introduction to wealth building, including factors to consider in setting a strategy, the types of investments available and some of the ins and outs of managing a portfolio. We can’t make your investment decisions for you, but we can help you identify which decisions you’ll need to make. The more knowledge you have, the more confident you can be in making them.

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Part I: Learning the Ropes

Part II: Setting Your Strategy

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Part III: Managing Your Portfolio

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