Every money term, explained in plain English. These short animated videos answer the ‘what is it and how does it work’ questions, from your first savings account to wire transfers and index funds.
Part 1: What is Wire Transfer, How it Works, Types of Wire Transfers, Their Cost Part 2: Pros & Cons of Wire Transfers, Alternatives to Wire Transfers Introduction to Wire Transfers for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of a wire transfer in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could …
I was trying to set up a direct deposit, and it required a routing number. But what is a routing number? Routing number is a nine-digit number that is used to identify a bank or credit union in the United States. It makes transactions faster, and reduces the chances of error especially if two …
What is liquidity? Liquidity means how easily an asset or investment can be converted into cash. If an asset can be easily bought or sold in the market at a price close to its true value, it’s considered liquid. Which assets are liquid, and which ones are not? Cash is of course the most …
Introduction to Retirement Planning for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of saving for retirement in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about retirement planning, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of …
What is Home Equity Line of Credit? A home equity line of credit or HELOC is a revolving line of credit, based on the equity you have built in your home. How does Home Equity Line of Credit work? It is very similar to a credit card borrowing limit – the lender fixes the …
What is Home Equity? Home equity is based on the fact that even if your home is in your name, you don’t really own 100% of it if you have borrowed money to buy it and are still repaying the mortgage. Home equity is the portion of your home that you truly own. Can …
We’ve talked about credit cards before, but recently I heard about a virtual credit card. What is that? A virtual credit card is a temporary or disposable card number associated with your existing credit card account, and does not come with a physical card. Virtual credit cards are also known as virtual account numbers, …
In the past, we have talked about banks and credit unions. But they sound very similar. Can you please help me understand them better? Both banks and credit unions are financial institutions that help people with their basic financial needs – they accept deposits, provide loans, offer checking and savings accounts, credit cards, etc. So …
We’ve talked about banks. But I recently read about an investment bank. But what is an investment bank anyway? An investment bank is a specialized type of bank that performs large and complex financial transactions, usually for other companies or governments. What does an investment bank do? An investment bank helps companies raise money …
I recently read about an Electronic Communication Network. But what is it anyway? An electronic communication network, or ECN, is a computerized system used for buying and selling securities, and is an alternative to stock exchanges. It is where buy and sell orders from different market participants are directly matched, eliminating middlemen like brokers. …