Videos aligned with the “Risk Management and Insurance” standard from the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.
Overall Competency: Apply appropriate and cost-effective risk management strategies.
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
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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Howdy Wall St. Willy! When I went to the doctors’ they asked me for my health insurance. But what is health insurance anyway? Health insurance is insurance that covers health related expenses like a doctor’s visit, hospitalization, medicines and many more. But to get this facility you have to pay a certain amount to the …
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Introduction to Life Insurance for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of life insurance in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about life insurance, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a …
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Introduction to Emergency Fund for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of Emergency Fund in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about creating an Emergency Fund, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part …
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Introduction to Auto Insurance for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of auto insurance in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about car insurance, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a …
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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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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 Insurance for Kids’ Financial Literacy This video explains the concept of insurance in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about insurance, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial Literacy course …
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What is a safe deposit box? A safe deposit box is a container—normally a metal box—that you rent from a bank or a credit union to store important documents and valuables. It is kept in the bank’s vault, and is also known as safety deposit box. Why is a safe deposit box needed? Even …
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