I've been leading a Financial Peace University class, and I'm going to keep leading it for many more years to come. So many people benefit so much from it. But as everyone here knows, the advice in FPU is kind of basic. Dave gets you on the right track, but then leaves you alone. My idea is to start another class that comes after FPU.
Here are some thoughts I'm kicking around. None of this is firm.
NameIt'd be great if we could have some kind of catchy name: FPU 201, Mustachian Peace University, etc. Obviously, I can't use either of those two ideas. Can you think of any better names?
FormatI think it would be round-table style open discussion. Everyone would do the required reading/homework before the class, then come to the class to discuss what we read and how to implement it in our lives. It could go any length of time, but right now I'm leaning toward one class a week for five weeks. Long enough to discuss some good stuff, but short enough we don't get burned out.
ContentGreat discussions would include:
- Early Retirement - Fact or Internet Legend?
- How the Stock Market Works, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Passive Index Investing
- Cut Expenses, Not Coupons (trimming housing, transportation, utilities, and food expenses)
- Increase Income (need a fun name for this)
- need more ideas
What do you think? Would people sign up for this?