Videos aligned with the “Financial Decision Making” standard from the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.
Overall Competency: Apply reliable information and systematic decision making to personal financial decisions.
What most people don’t realize is that your 20s are the most crucial time in your financial life. The smallest financial decisions you make or money habits you inculcate in your 20s can have a lifelong impact on your financial security. You can either take your 20s seriously to get out of debt, build wealth …
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A quick introduction to the world of finance for kids, teens and beginners. For the full video, please visit: What is Finance? A Simple Explanation for Kids, Teens and Beginners Infographic: Download a High-Quality Printable Version
One of the best times financially is when you’re in your 20s – you’re likely not married, don’t have a mortgage or other obligations, and your job is probably the least demanding it will ever be. If you take advantage of this time, you’ll be very well off in the future, but if you waste …
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Financial Literacy for Kids is Critical – Here’s Why Did you know? 50% of American households live paycheck to paycheck 44% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a $400 emergency expense The average American household’s credit card debt is $5,700 A third of Americans have saved nothing for retirement 80% of Americans’ retirement …
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Howdy Wall St. Willy! All this Halloween spooky stuff is making me think about death. So, what will happen to all of my stuff if I die? Well, you can always have a will. What is a will? A will is a document that your write which states all the people who will get your …
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Introduction to Filing Taxes for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of filing taxes in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn how to file tax returns, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part …
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We have talked about what identity theft is, and why it is bad. But what should I do if I am a victim of ID theft? As soon as you find out that you are a victim of identity theft, you need to take a few immediate steps. First, call the fraud department of …
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When we talked about credit report, you said I should review it periodically. But why do I need to review my credit report? You need to review your credit report because any incorrect information on your credit report can negatively impact your loan applications, like a mortgage, and credit card applications. Also, reviewing your …
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Recently, I read about identity theft. But what exactly is identity theft? Identity theft or ID theft is when someone steals your personal or financial information and uses it to commit fraud, in your name. What kind or fraud? Why is identity theft so bad? ID theft can have a huge financial impact, since …
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Introduction to Income Tax for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of income tax in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about taxation, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial …
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