What is the Fed and what does it do? In this lesson, students learn the role of the Fed, or Federal Reserve, which is the central bank of the United States, in managing the economy and preventing financial crises through monetary policy. It covers the various ways the Federal Reserve regulates financial institutions, influences interest … Continue reading What is the Federal Reserve Lesson
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This introductory lesson teaches important tips on how to build credit by using credit cards and loans responsibly, how to maintain good credit by making payments on time and keeping credit utilization low, and how to monitor credit reports to ensure accuracy. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic of building and maintaining credit. … Continue reading Building and Maintaining Credit Lesson
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The lesson explains credit scores in an easy to understand way. Understanding your credit score is crucial for managing your finances, whether you’re just starting to build credit or have been doing so for a while. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic of credit score. Learn basic credit and related concepts of: Credit … Continue reading What is Credit Score? Beginner’s Guide to Credit
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The lesson explains what credit is and how it works, including the types of credit available and how to obtain it. It also emphasizes the importance of using credit responsibly and paying bills on time to maintain good credit standing and secure better interest rates and terms. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic … Continue reading What is Credit? The Basics of Credit
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Filing taxes and navigating the complexities of the tax code can be overwhelming. In this video, we’ll share some tips to help you make the most of filing your tax return. Using this as a warm-up or lesson starter is an effective way to engage students in a practical and relevant topic that directly affects … Continue reading Tax Tips to Help Save Money
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The lesson explains the concept of the debt ceiling, or debt limit, and the national debt, their implications on the US government’s financial operations and the potential consequences of hitting the debt ceiling. It also discusses extraordinary measures and possible solutions to address the national debt, including raising the debt ceiling, cutting spending, increasing revenue … Continue reading Understanding the Debt Ceiling (Debt Limit) and the National Debt of the United States
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A lesson on the basics of how to file taxes if you are new to the process or unsure of what to do. Topics include tax preparation, necessary documents, tax deductions, tax credits, and tax return filing status. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic of taxes. Learn basic tax and related concepts of … Continue reading How to do Taxes – Tax Filing Guide for Beginners Lesson
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A playful and engaging animated video that makes learning about stocks easy and fun for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of stocks and take the first steps towards understanding the stock market with this entertaining and informative video lesson. This video is designed to make the concept of stocks easy for anyone to understand. Covering the … Continue reading Introduction to Stocks | Basics for Beginners
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In this lesson, students will learn how to properly complete the 2022 IRS Form 1040 for the 2023 tax season. The lesson includes a video tutorial with step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive lesson plan to provide a thorough understanding of the process. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic of filling out the 1040 … Continue reading How to Fill out Form 1040 for 2022 Taxes Lesson
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The lesson is about understanding what is a slowcession. With a slowcession, or slow recession, economic growth slows down, but an economic downturn is avoided. CONCEPTS Use this video lesson on the topic of slowcession. With a slowsession, or slow recession, the Federal Reserve’s plan to raise interest rates hopefully helps lower inflation without causing … Continue reading What is a Slowcession – Slow Recession Lesson
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