FIN 101 - Introduction to Financial Planning

    Recent Professors
    honeill@riohondo.edu, GQu@riohondo.edu, manhernandez@riohondo.edu, ileon@riohondo.edu, rorodriguez@riohondo.edu, mking@riohondo.edu, omadrid@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    28–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra course. It is also advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIN 101
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of financial planning, and is designed to provide students with tools needed to achieve their personal financial goals. Students learn to make informed decisions related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing by applying quantitative reasoning concepts. Course topics include the financial planning process, budgeting, cash flow, debt consolidation, investing, and retirement planning.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon 7:05pm–10:15pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:25pm, Tue 7:00pm–10:10pm