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Balancing Act: Juggling Federal Debt Without Dropping Your Savings 0.2 Credit

Balancing Act: Juggling Federal Debt Without Dropping Your Savings 0.2 Credit

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  • Published on

    October, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze federal deficit risks and their economic impact. 
  • Identify personal financial strategies to minimize risk during economic downturns.

Course Overview

Are you worried about the ballooning federal deficit and its economic effect? You're not losing sleep alone! With a staggering $35 trillion in debt and Social Security and Medicare expenses blasting off into the stratosphere, the U.S. deficit has officially crashed the party. But how does this giant number hit your wallet, exactly? 

This nano-learning course slices through the confusion, giving you the lowdown on what's fueling the federal deficit and how it could lead to future economic hiccups. We'll speed through government spending, GDP ratios, and the fine art of debt servicing so you can connect the dots between those massive figures and your financial health. It's time to gear up for a quick dive into fiscal policy, a recession that's possibly looming like a raincloud, and a few smart moves to keep your finances on track. 

Major Topics: 

  • The Federal Deficit and GDP Ratio 
  • Key Drivers: Social Security and Defense Spending

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Nano Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 0.2 CPE Approved
Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 0.2 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 0.2 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 0.2 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

0.2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

Nano Learning

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Ilene Slatko

Ilene Slatko

Account Executive, DSS Consulting

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Ilene Slatko is CEO and founder of DSS Consulting and the e-learning platform Metamorphosis, where she coaches clients on building strong financial decision-making skills. With over 25 years as a financial advisor, she grew her business through her seminar series “Women and Their Money.” Ilene is a recognized subject-matter expert on the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and delivers insights to civil-service employees across federal agencies.


As an award-winning speaker featured on MyCPE-One, Ilene empowers professionals with practical financial strategies and retirement planning expertise. Her platforms provide accessible education and consulting for personal and professional financial success.

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Grace Young, CPA (US)

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I love this presenter. She provides practical guidance along with historical statistics to demonstrate her points. Excellent!

Balancing Act: Juggling Federal Debt Without Dropping Your Savings

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