The lesson is about understanding and interpreting bank statements, which are documents that show financial transactions made to an account over a specified period of time. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic of bank statements, including the various components of a bank statement, such as the bank information, statement period, account number, type … Continue reading What is a Bank Statement? How to Read.
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This lesson covers the concept of currency, including its role in an economy as a medium of exchange and store of value, and different types of currency such as traditional currencies and digital currencies like Bitcoin. It also covers the foreign exchange market and how it determines the exchange rate between different currencies, as well … Continue reading What is Currency? Exchange Rates
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Learn the basics of investment yield, definition of yield, and how to calculate the percentage yield formula for bonds and stock dividends. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the financial terminology and basic economic and related concepts of Yield Investment Return Bonds Stocks PROCEDURE Hand out the worksheet below (see the … Continue reading What is Yield? How to Calculate
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Learn the basics of how to prepare yourself for a recession, economic loss, or potential job loss. Learn important steps and tips to help prepare and protect yourself for a decline in the economy, a layoff, job loss, unemployment, or other related event. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the financial … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Recession
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Learn the basics of simple interest, and how it is calculated using the simple interest formula. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the financial terminology and basic economic and related concepts of Interest Saving Money Principal PROCEDURE Hand out the worksheet below (see the GET LESSON button near the bottom of … Continue reading What is Simple Interest? How to Calculate
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Learn the basics of how to create a personal budget, including 5 simple steps. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the terminology and basic economic and related concepts of Income Spending Saving Budgeting PROCEDURE Hand out the worksheet below (see the GET LESSON button near the bottom of the page). Show … Continue reading How to Make a Budget – 5 Steps
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Learn the basics of interest, how you earn interest, and compound interest. An introduction to interest rates. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the terminology and basic economic and related concepts of Interest Interest Rates Saving Bank Loans PROCEDURE Hand out the worksheet below (see the GET LESSON button near the … Continue reading What is Interest? Introduction to Interest Rates.
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Learn the basics of a mortgage loan for buying a home, types of mortgage lenders, and types of mortgages. An introduction to mortgages. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the terminology and basic economic and related concepts of Mortgages Purchasing a Home Home Loans Interest Rates Budgeting and Monthly Expenses PROCEDURE … Continue reading What is a Mortgage?
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What to expect as the Federal Reserve (the central bank of the United States) increases interest rates. How it impacts your budget, and your money. Understand why the Federal Reserve is increasing rates, so we all will see our borrowing costs potentially rise. Here are some ways that rate hikes could affect you, your money, … Continue reading What Interest Rate Increases Mean for You
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What is money? Economists differentiate among several different types. Learn about the four main types of money including commodity money, representative money, fiat money, and bank money. Also learn why intrinsic value is important for understanding the types of money. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic to discuss the basic economic concepts of … Continue reading Types of Money | Commodity, Representative, Fiat, and Bank Money
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