FAMILY FINANCIAL PLANNING

Family Economics

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 525, Section XG

Section XG Dates: 6/12-7/3/2008

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 525, Section XL

Section XL Dates: 6/2/2008-8/8/2008

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

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   This course will cover basic concepts and theories in family economics. A small portion of the course will look at families and economics in other countries. The course is designed to equip students with an overview of the economic situation of families in the US. An overview of the national economy in relation to families will cover the cost of raising children, the Consumer Expenditure Survey, inflation and the CPI. Topics related to household consumption, labor force participation, income distribution and inequality, poverty, disruptions in the family life cycle, human capital, household production, distribution of labor and time use in the household. The course will also include economics of aging, the grants economy, discrepancies in the American Dream and family economic well-being. While major emphasis will be on analysis of the US economy and the trends that affect families. The course will also examine the actions of households in the economy and the theories that have been developed to explain that behavior. The course concludes with a look at current issues affecting public policy.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department required: Karen Smidt (ksmidt@iastate.edu), must be enrolled in Family Financial Planning Graduate Program

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family & Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: Bernadine Enevoldsen

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Housing and Real Estate Course

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 541, Section XF, XH, XW

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

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Dates: 6/16-8/8/2008

Registration Deadline: 6/2/2008

   An overview of the roles of housing, and real estate in the family financial planning process from a theoretical perspective. Taxation, legal aspects, mortgages, and financial calculations related to home ownership and real estate investments are included. New and emerging issues in the context of housing and real estate are emphasized. Role of ethics in family financial planning with housing and real estate included. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-5397, or ksmidt@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization.

Prerequisites: Department permission (Karen Smidt, ksmidt@iastate.edu ),also must be enrolled in Family Financial Planning Graduate Program

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family & Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: Pat Swanson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits and the Family

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 545, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

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Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

    Micro and macro considerations in retirement planning for individuals and families. Various types of retirement plans, ethical consideration in providing retirement planning services, assessing and forecasting financial needs, integration of retirement plans with government benefits, and current research and theory. Case studies provide experience. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-5397, or ksmidt@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization.

Prerequisite: must be enrolled in Family Financial Planning Graduate Program, Department permission required: Karen Smidt (ksmidt@iastate.edu)

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Master of Business Administration, Master of Family & Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Family Financial Planning, Certificate in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: Sheran Cramer

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Financial Planning Case Studies

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 595, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

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Dates: 6/9-8/1/2008

   Integration of both theoretical and applied concepts, including research findings from two comprehensive cases illustrating a student's understanding of a wide range of financial planning concepts and techniques as well as an awareness of ethical issues. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-5397, or ksmidt@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization.

Prerequisites: completion of all courses in the FFP program, Department Permission Required: Karen Smidt (ksmidt@iastate.edu)

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Master of Science in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: John Grable

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu