Book Title: Fundamentals of Finance: A Practical Guide to Financial Literacy and Decision-Making
Subtitle: An Open Educational Resource by Foothill College Faculty, Featuring Real-World Applications
Book Description: This Open Educational Resource (OER) book provides a comprehensive, practical introduction to finance, designed to help students understand key financial concepts through real-world examples, case studies, and interactive exercises. With a focus on financial literacy and decision-making, this book empowers learners to apply finance principles to their personal and professional lives.
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Book Description
Finance isn’t just numbers—it’s the key to making informed decisions, growing wealth, and managing risk.
This Open Educational Resource (OER) finance textbook is designed to provide a clear, engaging, and practical introduction to the core principles of finance. Covering financial statements, budgeting, investing, and risk management, this book takes a hands-on approach, using real-world case studies, common financial scenarios, and interactive exercises to reinforce learning.
What You’ll Find in This Book:
- Foundational financial concepts explained in an accessible way.
- Real-world applications that connect finance to everyday decisions.
- Case studies and interactive exercises to build critical thinking skills.
- Student-friendly language that simplifies complex financial topics.
This book is freely available under a Creative Commons license and is tailored to be used in finance courses, self-study, or professional development. Whether you’re an instructor, a student, or someone looking to build financial literacy, this book is designed to help you gain practical financial knowledge that you can use immediately.
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Fundamentals of Finance: A Practical Guide to Financial Literacy and Decision-Making Copyright © 2025 by Kevin Wang-Nava is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Subject
Finance and accounting
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Fundamentals of Finance: A Practical Guide to Financial Literacy and Decision-Making Copyright © 2025 by Kevin Wang-Nava is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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