New Employee Math
38 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Your paycheck is only as powerful as your intentions on how to spend it. This course discusses budgeting strategies that help you make the most of every penny you earn.
What this course covers:
- Why intention matters more than the size of a paycheck
- Budgeting strategies for money you have already earned
- Making the most of each penny that comes in
- Building a budgeting habit early in a working life
Written for new employees and anyone taking charge of a regular paycheck for the first time. Practical, everyday budgeting rather than theory.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
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New Employee Math
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