Basic Finance Lessons

Mission

The sole mission of Basic Finance Lessons is to teach individuals how to make their financial goals a reality.

Values

1. The American Dream: Above all else, we believe in the great country we live in, and the American Dream it fosters. But make no mistake about it, when we use the term American Dream we are referring to the old-school belief that through dedicated, hard work an individual can earn a humble, honest living and adequately provide for his or her family. In a time when everyone is trying to take short cuts and get rich quick, we preach the unpopular values of time-tested wisdom to reach financial prosperity.
2. Free Market Capitalism: Capitalism sweet capitalism. Is there no greater economic system than that which aligns incentives with the greater good? In capitalism, an organization’s profits directly correlate to the amount of society’s needs and wants it fulfills. The good shall be rewarded and the wicked shall be punished. Let the “invisible hand” guide us as long as our country exists. For a government is best which governs least.
3. Universal Financial Education: It is our belief that every individual can and should understand the fundamentals of personal finance. After all, the personal finance decisions people make throughout the years will have dramatic, lasting effects on the quality on their lives. Unfortunately, elementary and secondary schools do not place financial classes in the core curriculum so the vast majority of individuals are left to fend for themselves on one of the most critical life matters. We formed Basic Finance Lessons in response to this dilemma and it is with the well-being of the general public in mind that we develop these lessons.

Goals

1. Provide transparency into the confusing world of personal finance by presenting our lessons in an organized manner and plain English
2. Cultivate the inherent interest individuals have in personal finance so as to increase the level of financial understanding and promote continuous financial education
3. Make the dream of financial independence a reality for as many Americans as possible