A course in personal finance might be one of your best investments By Ayat Zia and Zoha Tahir April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Money is needed everywhere, particularly in college. It's for the snacks you will buy, the food you will eat, and the games you play. That's where personal finance comes in. It is the study and practice of how to save, budget and invest your money. The numbers tell a story: a year of tuition at a four-year public college costs an average $12,000,