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.
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 …
Personal Finance Education and Financial Literacy for Kids & Teens 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I’ve often heard people talk about credit report and credit score interchangeably. But, based on what you’ve told me, I think they are different, aren’t they? That’s right, they are related, but quite different. Your credit report contains information about your financial history and behavior, whereas your credit score summarizes these details into a …
We’ve talked about the importance of periodically reviewing our credit report. But is there a way to get a copy of my credit report for free? Each credit bureau offers your credit report for a small fee, but yes, you can also get a copy of your credit report totally free through other avenues. …
