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What is FAFSA & How Does It Work? (2018)
Step Up Utah
Getting ready to go to college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step.
Length: 00:01:43
#1 NGPF Pick
Compound Interest Explained (2013)
Investopedia
Compound interest is often called one of the most powerful concepts in finance. Find out what it is and how it can work for you.
Length: 00:01:59
#1 NGPF Pick
Credit Card Debt Explained (1997)
KQED Education
Making minimum payments on credit card debt costs you much more in the long run. Here's why.
Length: 00:04:29
#1 NGPF Pick
Bank Overdraft Fees (2012)
Consumer Reports
Banks are raking in billions of dollars a year charging customers for overdrafts. Here's a guide to how a consumer should protect themself.
Length: 00:02:02
#1 NGPF Pick
Spent: Looking for Change (2014)
The Young Turks
Many of us take for granted the financial options available to us. Watch this video for an inside look into the lives of four people who are in need of a new source of financial hope.
Length: 00:39:57
#1 NGPF Pick
What is a Credit Score? Kal Penn Explains (2015)
Mashable
Everyone's heard of a credit score, but what goes into your personal number may surprise you.
Length: 00:02:58
#1 NGPF Pick
Fighting the Financial Pitfalls of the Supermarket (2018)
Two Cents
Supermarkets are designed in a clever (maybe sneaky?) fashion to entice shoppers to spend more. With these helpful tips, learn to avoid pitfalls of the grocery store.
Length: 00:06:15
#1 NGPF Pick
Using Apple Pay in the Real World (2014)
The Verge
Watch how to add a debit or credit card to your digital wallet and shop using Apple Pay. Though the video is a little outdated, it's the best we've found to explain how Apple Pay works in the "real world."
Length: 00:02:19
#1 NGPF Pick
Health Insurance Explained - The YouToons Have It Covered (2015)
Maryland Health Connection
NGPF created an EdPuzzle to break down this awesome, humorous video explaining a LOT of information about health insurance.
Length: 00:04:28
#1 NGPF Pick
Index Funds vs. Actively Managed Mutual Funds (2014)
Kiplinger
Investing can be tricky: should you choose index funds or actively-managed mutual funds? Two experts debate.
Length: 00:02:50
#1 NGPF Pick
Why We Crave What's Cool (2015)
PBS Newshour
Do you buy your friends? By purchasing status brands, that may be exactly what you're doing.
Length: 00:08:10
Behavioral Finance
The Battle Between Your Present and Future Self (2011)
TED Salon New York
Every day, we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future selves. (Can I skip flossing just this one time?) Daniel Goldstein makes tools that help us imagine ourselves over time, so that we make smart choices for Future Us.
Length: 00:15:59
Behavioral Finance
Can You Win This Game? (2015)
PBS News Hour
Standard economic theory assumes people will make rational decisions. Behavioral economics knows better.
Length: 00:08:34
Behavioral Finance
The Pain of Paying: The Psychology of Money (2013)
Duke University
How does psychology factor into your purchasing? Would you be surprised to learn that the primary response is pain?
Length: 00:14:51
Behavioral Finance
Salman Khan Describes Future Classrooms With Blended Learning (2012)
YouTube
As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, what are the ramifications for the classroom?
Length: 00:03:20
Blended Learning
Blended Learning: Making It Work In Your Classroom (2014)
Edutopia
A blended learning classroom allows students to receive more individual attention.
Length: 00:05:15
Blended Learning
Can I Afford It? (2014)
CNBC
We all want things, but can we truly afford them? One young person gets advice on whether she should buy a $1200 tote.
Length: 00:04:13
Budgeting
Unit Pricing Helps You Save (2012)
Consumer Reports
Want to save more at the grocery store? Start comparing unit pricing.
Length: 00:01:48
Budgeting
What Is The Difference Between Gross Income And Net Income? (2012)
Damon Duncan
What is gross income? What is net income? Watch this video to learn the difference between these two terms.
Length: 00:01:11
Budgeting
The Art Of The Deal: How To Haggle For A Used Car (2010)
ABC News
Buying a used car? Use these tips to get the best price.
Length: 00:04:52
Budgeting
Should I Buy A New Or Used Car? (2011)
NewCars.com
Should you buy a new car or a used one? This video compares the two.
Length: 00:02:37
Budgeting
Suburbs and Cities: Why Do We Live Where We Do? (2016)
Wendover Productions
This video provides an historical perspective on how cities developed and the factors that determine where people live in in the U.S. compared to Europe.
Length: 00:10:04
Budgeting
Renting An Apartment - How To (2009)
1click2know
Renting an apartment is an exciting step towards independence. Here are ten tips to make the experience easy and stress-free.
Length: 00:03:48
Budgeting
Grocery Shopping Secrets (2008)
WITN TV
Everyone has to eat, but you don't have to pay full price for your food. Learn how to get the best bargains at the grocery store.
Length: 00:03:52
Budgeting
"Top Chef" Tom Colicchio on America's Staggering Waste of Food (2013)
PBS News Hour
Do you throw away 25% of everything you produce? The country does it with food. Chef Tom Colicchio has a plan to end the wastage.
Length: 00:04:40
Budgeting
What You Need to Know Before You Get a Pet (2017)
YouTube
Lauren (who is very much interested in getting a dog) sits down with Jessi Knudsen Castañeda of Animal Wonders to talk about all things pets (and what you should know before getting one)
Length: 00:09:15
Budgeting
What Your First Job Can Teach You About Life (2009)
Huffington Post
It may just be a summer job, or a part-time gig for extra cash, but your first job can be a big stepping stone to success.
Length: 00:04:39
Career
What is a Resume? (2014)
Grand Canyon University
Do you know how to write a resume? Here are a few tips.
Length: 00:02:22
Career
How To Write A Resume - Top 5 Tips (2012)
Interview Guys
Does your resume impress hiring managers? Try these tips.
Length: 00:03:14
Career
How To Write A Cover Letter - Top 5 Tips (2013)
Interview Guys
A good resume can land you the interview, but how do you make sure your resume gets seen? By having a great cover letter. Here are some tips.
Length: 00:02:40
Career
How To Deal With Interview Nerves (2012)
Interview Guys
It's natural to be nervous at a job interview, but these few tips can make a big difference.
Length: 00:03:21
Career
Analyzing a First Interview (2013)
Michael Page
First interview coming up? Getting there early is only the first step to making a good impression.
Length: 00:03:01
Career
How to Research a Company Before an Interview (2013)
Career Builder
Do you know who you're interviewing with? Several HR administrators stress the importance of researching any company you apply to work for.
Length: 00:01:15
Career
The Dos and Don'ts of Informational Interviews (2010)
Syracuse law
Students often participate in informational interviews, where they speak with a professional in the field they are studying. This is a networking tool, and personal conduct and appearance is just as important as for a job interview.
Length: 00:04:10
Career
Employers Ask Applicants to Open Facebook Profiles (2011)
ABC Action news
Potential employers will check your social media accounts as part of the hiring process, but some are asking for login and password information to see what's hidden from public view.
Length: 00:02:22
Career
How to Negotiate Salary During a Job Offer (2011)
eHow
If a job offer doesn't come with the salary you'd hoped for, you need to know how to negotiate.
Length: 00:02:51
Career
How to Survive Day One in Your New Job (2013)
Monster UK & Ireland
You aced the interview and got the job. So how do you handle your first day in the new office?
Length: 00:02:11
Career
How to Navigate a Career Fair (2009)
Stanford Career Development Center
Does your school host career fairs? Here are three tips for making the most of this opportunity.
Length: 00:01:41
Career
LinkedIn for Students: Your Career Starts Here (2010)
How do you move from College to a career? Social media networking can help.
Length: 00:01:34
Career
What Should You Ask When You Job Shadow? (2011)
Peggy McKee
When job shadowing, it is essential to ask the right questions. Peggy McKee gives her take.
Length: 00:01:19
Career
Ditch the 'Ol Job Interview (2017)
Zy + TED
This video offers a thought-provoking alternative to the classic, routine, and flawed job interview.
Length: 00:01:35
Career
Robots and the World of Work (2015)
Zy+TED
Robots have been sources of strife for this generation. One of Silicon Valley's CEOs has created a robot that he promises won't take your job.
Length: 00:02:12
Career
Work Flow: Finding Work You Love at Any Stage (2015)
Tedx Talks
Turning a natural talent into a career sounds like a no-brainer. Think again, says Liz Brown. As a partner and commercial litigator in an international law firm, she was “doing what I had been trained to do for 15 years. I was at the top of my game. But I was miserable . . . and that’s no way to live.”
Length: 00:18:23
Career
How to Stand Out in a Job Interview (2012)
CareerBuilder
Top hiring managers share advice on how to elevate yourself from the pack and get noticed in a job interview
Length: 00:01:14
Career
How to Deposit Checks with the Mobile Banking App (2016)
Bank of America
Banks make it easy to make deposits through mobile apps. Here's one bank's process.
Length: 00:01:29
Checking
3 Golden Rules for Lending to Friends and Family (2013)
Money Talks
Should you loan money to a friend or family? Should they lend it to you?
Length: 00:01:55
Checking
How to Balance Your Checkbook (2014)
Howcast
Do you know exactly how much money is in your checking account? Here's a brief tutorial on balancing your checkbook.
Length: 00:01:51
Checking
Credit and Debit: 2 Very Different Cards (2013)
Better Money Habits
What's the difference between credit cards and debit cards? When do you use which? Find out in this detailed video!
Length: 00:08:10
Checking
Have You Ever Overdrafted? (2015)
Pew Trusts
While checking accounts are the most widely used financial product in the United States, many do not fully understand their account's overdraft policies and fees. Watch this clip to see how people think overdraft practices should be changed.
Length: 00:03:07
Checking
Pay Day 101: Direct Deposit (2013)
Young Illinois Saves
Learn about the the benefits of direct deposit and how it to make it work for you in this video.
Length: 00:03:48
Checking
Person-to-Person Payments (P2P) Video Definition (2012)
InvestingAnswers.com
Learn how person-to-person transaction work!
Length: 00:02:12
Checking
How to Start Using Your Checking Account Properly (2016)
The Financial Diet
Do you understand your bank's fee structure? Why are direct deposit, mobile banking, and financial apps essential in today's world? How much money should you keep in your checking account? All this and more answered here.
Length: 00:05:30
Checking
Millennials Shy Away From Credit Cards (2007)
Bankrate
After all of the warnings about using a credit card, you may have chosen to avoid using them entirely. That's not the best idea. Find out why.
Length: 00:02:40
Credit
The Secret History of the Credit Card (2007)
PBS
An in-depth look at the credit card industry.
Length: 00:56:06
Credit
Credit Card Basics (2010)
DollarWise
An explanation of how credit cards work and should be used.
Length: 00:06:47
Credit
Credit vs. Debit Cards (2010)
Bellco Credit Union
Debit cards and credit cards work similarly, but offer different advantages. Which is right for you?
Length: 00:02:20
Credit
Reading a Schumer Box (2010)
Adrienne Fowler
Credit card issuers are required to list key information to potential customers. This video explains how to interpret the terms.
Length: 00:04:29
Credit
How Does Credit Card APR Work? (2017)
MissBeHelpful
APR is a commonly used term in personal finance, so it is important to understand what it is and how it affects your money.
Length: 00:02:53
Credit
AnnualCreditReport.com Restaurant (2009)
AnnualCreditReport.com
There's only one place to get your free annual credit report: AnnualCreditReport.com. [commercial]
Length: 00:00:49
Credit
Your Source for a Truly Free Credit Report (2012)
Federal Trade Commission
How do you get your credit report? How much should it cost?
Length: 00:01:49
Credit
What Are Interest Rates? (2013) (2013)
Wall Street Survivor
A simple explanation of how interest rates work.
Length: 00:02:16
Credit
Banking Explained - Money and Credit (2013)
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
A brief history of the banking industry, as well as a look at alternative systems.
Length: 00:06:09
Credit
A Brief History of Credit Cards (2016)
Orange Motion Design
How credit cards moved from personal, local benefits to worldwide acceptance.
Length: 00:03:26
Credit
What is Credit? Loans, Mortgages and Overdrafts Explained (2011)
Capital One
You know you need good credit, but did you know these four different ways to borrow?
Length: 00:02:38
Credit
Loan Basics (2011)
Affinity CU
Different loans suit different needs, but they have similar characteristics.
Length: 00:03:51
Credit
Continuing Education: Understanding How a FICO Credit Score is Determined (2008)
Econlowdown
These three digit numbers have a tremendous impact on your financial life. Learn how they are determined in this informative video.
Length: 00:05:59
Credit
Credit Score (2017)
Time Inc.
Everyone should know that your credit score is important in many ways. Watch this video for tips to keep yours high.
Length: 00:00:45
Credit
Federal Student Loans vs. Private Student Loans (2013)
Centsible Student
Need a loan for college? What's the difference between Federal and Private loans?
Length: 00:01:29
Credit
The Different Types of Federal Student Loans (2015)
Centsible Student
There are different types of federal student loans. Learn the differences in this video.
Length: 00:01:39
Credit
Consolidating Student Loans (2015)
Better Money Habits
One option of dealing with multiple student loans is to consolidate them. What does that mean, and is it the right choice for you?
Length: 00:04:49
Credit
How to Get the Best Auto Loan (2010)
newcars.com
Getting a new car is fun and exciting, but can you afford it? Know the steps to getting the best financing available.
Length: 00:05:24
Credit
Loan vs. Lease (2016)
newcars.com
Should you lease your new car, or get a loan and buy it? The advantages of each are explained.
Length: 00:04:29
Credit
DollarWise Summer Youth Campaign - Module 4 (2016)
DollarWise
A brief look at the different types of credit cards, and how to use them responsibly.
Length: 00:06:48
Credit
What is a Balance Transfer? (2018)
Finder.com
One way to consolidate credit card debt is through balance transfers. This video explains the process, benefits, and potential risks.
Length: 00:01:21
Credit
Mortgage Basics (2013)
Investopedia
Paying off a mortgage early can save substantial amounts of money. This video provides a brief explanation.
Length: 00:01:48
Credit
What is a Home Equity Loan? (2016)
Discover
You may have seen ads for Home Equity Loans, but what is equity? How does this type of loan work?
Length: 00:02:03
Credit
Understanding Home Buying: The Mortgage Process (2016)
Quicken Loans
Looking to buy a home? Here are the first steps to take.
Length: 00:01:29
Credit
How to Build Credit from Scratch (2016)
Better Money Habits
With some solid first steps and a focus on paying bills on time, your students your way to building a solid credit score.
Length: 00:03:18
Credit
Who Sees Your Credit Report?
Bankrate
An overview of who sees your credit history which includes a record of your unpaid bills
Length: 00:01:16
Credit
5 Things to Consider When Applying for a Credit Card (2016)
MissBeHelpful
There's so many different credit cards out there to choose from! How do you know which ones are the best?
Length: 00:04:02
Credit
What is Amortization? (2011)
Howcast
What is amortization and how does it work? Watch this video to learn more!
Length: 00:02:00
Credit
Snowball Approach to Paying Off Debt (2014)
Money Talks
Does your debt seem insurmountable? Here's a simple technique that can help eliminate it.
Length: 00:02:03
Credit
Equal Credit Opportunity Act (2012)
NCF Credit Repair
Learn what information creditors are allowed to ask for but cannot use when deciding to accept or deny your application for credit.
Length: 00:01:25
Credit
How to Calculate Your Net Worth (2015)
Money School
One of the basic calculations that you should be able to do is figuring out your Net Worth. Once you can do that, you can start to monitor it over time to help see how well you are managing your finances.
Length: 00:02:48
Credit
What Is a Startup? (2016)
Mill for Business
In this video, you will learn about the difference between a startup and small business, which many people confuse as the same
Length: 00:02:08
Entrepreneurship
The Ethical Dilemma of Self-Driving Cars (2015)
TED
How should a self-driving car be programmed if it encounters an unavoidable accident? Patrick Lin navigates the murky ethics of self-driving cars.
Length: 00:04:15
Ethics
How to Make a Profit While Making a Difference (2015)
TED
Audrey Choi discusses how consumers can make a difference by investing in companies that champion sustainability and social values.
Length: 00:12:34
Ethics
Car Title Loans Onerous, Not Dangerous (2013)
The Street
Car Title Loans are an expensive way to get fast cash, but you won't necessarily lose your vehicle.
Length: 00:03:37
Financial Pitfalls
Why Care About Identity Theft? (2009)
FTC
Even if you don't have or use credit, that doesn't mean you're safe from identity theft.
Length: 00:01:17
Financial Pitfalls
How To Create a Strong Password (2014)
Safety in Canada
Passwords are an essential part of life online - and if we're not careful about keeping them secret, they can cause big problems. By understanding the risks and making passwords stronger, we can feel a little more secure.
Length: 00:03:30
Financial Pitfalls
How to Know if an Email is Real (2015)
A couple of ways to identify potential spam emails.
Length: 00:01:01
Financial Pitfalls
Craigslist Car Scam (2015)
CBS 5
Legal and financial liability can come from unlikely sources. This is one woman's story about a Craigslist scammer.
Length: 00:03:14
Financial Pitfalls
Deceptive Credit Ads (2009)
CBS
It's important to monitor your credit rating, but read the fine print.
Length: 00:02:08
Financial Pitfalls
Left Behind by Banks, Poor Americans Pay More to Borrow (2012)
PBS Newshour
It costs more to be poor, but why? How? An author shares her findings.
Length: 00:03:34
Financial Pitfalls
Oklahoma Powerball Commercial (2009)
Oklahoma Powerball Commercial
A Powerball promotional spot that illustrates how your life can turn around. [commercial]
Length: 00:00:42
Financial Pitfalls
Science of Persuasion (2012)
Influence At Work
A short look at six fundmaental principles advertisers use to persuade you to spend money.
Length: 00:11:50
Financial Pitfalls
Identity Theft Victim Confronts Couple (2016)
CBS Los Angeles
An identity theft victim shows CBS news how she found and confronted the people who stole her identity.
Length: 00:02:20
Financial Pitfalls
5 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud (2014)
ESET
This video provides 5 tips that may help you avoid a common form of identity theft, credit card fraud.
Length: 00:02:02
Financial Pitfalls
Credit Cards Now Come with a Chip Embedded (2015)
CNBC
This video provides more information about the newest development in identity theft prevention, chip-embedded credit cards.
Length: 00:03:31
Financial Pitfalls
Payday Loan Debt Traps Explained (2016)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Thinking of a payday loan for some quick cash? You may want to rethink it.
Length: 00:01:18
Financial Pitfalls
What is Liability Coverage? (2013)
AllState
Not sure you understand what liability coverage is? Watch the video for some useful information.
Length: 00:02:17
Insurance
How Do Deductibles and Copays Work? (2013)
Humana
Depending on your health insurance, you may have a copay and/or a deductible, but what does that mean?
Length: 00:02:38
Insurance
How Does Health Insurance Work? (2013)
Humana
How does health insurance actually work?
Length: 00:02:13
Insurance
The Basic Principles of Insurance (2016)
C II Media
A short animation describing the basic principles of insurance – the concept of policies, premiums and pooling.
Length: 00:01:52
Insurance
Understanding 5 Types of Car Insurance Coverage (2010)
First Quote Insurance
You know you are required to have car insurance, but did you know there are five different types? Which type is best for you?
Length: 00:03:55
Insurance
Insurance 101 - Renters Insurance (2014)
Central Insurance
Do you rent a home or apartment? Who pays for replacing your stuff in the case of damage or theft?
Length: 00:03:31
Insurance
The Deposit Insurance Fund - How it Works (2010)
FDIC
You may have seen the "FDIC" label at your bank, but what does that mean to you?
Length: 00:03:39
Insurance
What is a 401(k)? (2013)
Wall Street Survivor
Your employer may offer a 401(k). What is that?
Length: 00:02:36
Investing
Opening Your First Brokerage Account
Investopedia
Learn what steps you should take before you open your first brokerage account.
Length: 00:01:29
Investing
Investing Basics: Planning for Retirement (2017)
TDAmeritrade
Retirement may be the largest financial goal you’ll ever have, and you need a plan to get there. In this video you’ll learn the basics of retirement planning, like how to set a retirement goal, choosing between a Roth or Traditional IRA, and deciding how to manage your investments.
Length: 00:04:30
Investing
Entrusting Portfolios to Robo Advisor (2013)
Yahoo Finance
A new generation of investors is relying on algorithms instead of brokers to manage portfolios.
Length: 00:03:05
Investing
What's Cryptocurrency??? (And How to Understand Bitcoin) (2018)
MissBeHelpful
Bitcoin is all over the news. Is it an investment or a passing fad? How exactly does cryptocurrency work? Here are the fundamentals of what you need to know.
Length: 00:09:28
Investing
How Much Money Have Humans Created? (2016)
The Money Project
How much money do humans create? This video puts the magnitude of the world's money in perspective.
Length: 00:04:40
Investing
The Power of Diversification (2013)
E*TRADE
Diversification is a good thing. It's especially good as an investment strategy.
Length: 00:02:53
Investing
The Street (2014)
wetheeconomy
How does Wall Street impact your life? Find out.
Length: 00:09:23
Investing
The Psychology of Investing (2014)
Big Think
What are the qualities that make a person a good investor?
Length: 00:02:13
Investing
Lebron James Hits Up Buffet for Investment Ideas (2015)
CNBC
Millionaire Lebron James asks billionaire Warren Buffet for some investing tips, and his advice is spot-on even if your fortune isn't quite so big.
Length: 00:03:05
Investing
Five Simple Steps Toward Financial Freedom (2013)
Bet Interactive, LLC
How do you build financial security? It starts with five simple steps.
Length: 00:04:00
Investing
Buffett's $1 Million Bet: Index Funds vs. Hedge Funds (2017)
Market Watch
Warren Buffett made a $1 million bet in 2007: that hedge funds would not outperform index funds over the next 10 years. WSJ's Nicole Friedman checks the numbers and handicaps Buffett's chances of winning the bet on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero.
Length: 00:04:36
Investing
Stocks vs. Bonds (2012)
Investopedia
Should you invest in stocks or bonds? Why not both? What's the difference?
Length: 00:01:55
Investing
What is a Stock Market Index? (2015)
Wall Street Survivor
Ever wondered what a Stock Market Index really is? This video explains.
Length: 00:01:44
Investing
How the Stock Exchange Works (2015)
Kurz Gegast
Why do companies sell stock?
Length: 00:03:33
Investing
The Difference Between Saving, Investing, and Speculating (2014)
Pinnacle Advisory Group
There are three major ways to grow your money; it all depends on your time horizon (when you need the money), and how much risk you're prepared to assume. So should you save, invest, or speculate?
Length: 00:02:49
Investing
How Bond Investing Works (2015)
Zions Direct
Not only can you invest in stocks, but also bonds. What are the differences between the two?
Length: 00:03:59
Investing
Treasury Bonds - What Investors Should Know (2009)
Learn Bonds
Treasury Bonds are practically the safest investment you can make, but why?
Length: 00:02:11
Investing
What is an IPO? (2012)
Wall Street Survivor
So when a company announces an IPO, what does that mean?
Length: 00:01:56
Investing
What is Inflation? (2012)
Pinnacle Advisory Group
For true financial security, your investments must outpace inflation. What's the best strategy?
Length: 00:02:37
Investing
How to Calculate Rate of Return (2008)
eHow
An easy formula to calculate the rate of return on investments.
Length: 00:02:03
Investing
Sallie Krawcheck '92 on Investing: 'Keep It Simple'" (2017)
Columbia Business School
Sallie Krawcheck runs an investment firm focused on serving women called Ellevest. She offers her advice to women in this short video.
Length: 00:01:53
Investing
Investment Products Explained in 1 Minute (2015)
Young Guys Finance
To new investors, terms like GICS, bonds, and stocks can be confusing. Watch this video to better understand these investing terms.
Length: 00:03:54
Investing
How Money is Made & Printed (2013)
Travel Channel
A documentary on how the money is created and stored from start to finish
Length: 00:42:07
Miscellaneous
Student Stories - How to Pay: Salmaa (2010)
College.gov
A College.gov video discussing the ways students can pay for college.
Length: 00:00:39
Paying for College
Student Stories - How to Pay: Lorice (2012)
College.gov
A College.gov video discussing the ways students can pay for college.
Length: 00:00:36
Paying for College
FAFSA Overview (2010)
Federal Student Aid
An introduction to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Length: 00:02:32
Paying for College
Supplemental | The 2017-2018 FAFSA Demo (2016)
EducationQuest
A step by step guide on applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Length: 00:04:20
Paying for College
Private Student Loans: A Guide To Proper Use of Private College Loans (2014)
eStudentLoan
Private Student Loans are becoming more and more popular due to the rising tuition costs. Watch this video to better understand how to use these types of loans to pay for college.
Length: 00:03:52
Paying for College
Our Student Debt Anxiety Explained in One Video (2016)
PBS
Should we be scared of the 1.3 trillion dollar student debt in America? Watch the video to see what the experts think.
Length: 00:03:20
Paying for College
Repayment: What to Expect (2012)
US Department of Education
Most college students have to get loans to attend school, but how does the repayment process work?
Length: 00:02:21
Paying for College
FAFSA Verification (2017)
OSAC Oregon
This simple step is important to understand if you are awarded financial aid through the FAFSA
Length: 00:02:10
Paying for College
Why The Lottery is So Seductive (2013)
Seekeer
Everyone knows that the chances of winning the lottery are small but how small? In this video, Seeker explores the real chances of winning the lottery.
Length: 00:03:07
Paying for College
Student Loans: More Debt, More Defaults, More Problems (2012)
PBS
A look at the impact of unprecedented student loan debt.
Length: 00:08:27
Paying for College
How I Paid Off My Student Loans (2014)
TIAA-CREF Financial Services
One former student shares her strategy for paying off student debt.
Length: 00:02:19
Paying for College
Responsible Borrowing (2013)
Federal Student Aid
Loans are a great way to help pay for college, but there are responsibilities involved.
Length: 00:02:19
Paying for College
What Happens If You Don't Pay Off Your Student Loans? (2010)
Test Tube
Chances are, you'll need a loan to pay for college, but what happens if you can't pay it back?
Length: 00:03:04
Paying for College
What to Expect: Student Loan Forbearance and Deferment (2016)
Great Lakes
Watch this video to learn the difference between student loan deferments and a forbearance?
Length: 00:02:37
Paying for College
Student Loans Delinquency & Default (2016)
Sallie Mae
What's the difference between a delinquent student loan, and one that is in default? What are your options?
Length: 00:01:52
Paying for College
A Private Student Loan Primer (2012)
Wall Street Journal
Student loans are available from private lenders as well as the federal government, but are more restrictive with repayment options.
Length: 00:03:28
Paying for College
Where Is The Student Loan Crisis Happening? (2013)
Brookings Institution
You may have heard of a Student Loan Crisis, but what are the actual numbers?
Length: 00:02:29
Paying for College
Finding College Scholarships (2014)
Money Talks
Student loans aren't the only way to pay for college. There are scholarships for almost everything.
Length: 00:01:54
Paying for College
Student Stories - How to Pay: Giselle (2010)
College.gov
A College.gov video discussing the ways students can pay for college.
Length: 00:00:56
Paying for College
The Pedestrian Crossing Experiment (2012)
BBC
A surprising study indicates that people driving expensive cars are more likely to break traffic laws.
Length: 00:02:12
Personal Finance/Behavioral Finance
How to Be A Philanthropist (2012)
Global Philanthropy Group
This video explains how an ordinary person can become a philanthropist through a character named "James".
Length: 00:03:19
Philanthropy
America's Worst Charities (2013)
Reveal
See how the worst charities in America spend their money in this video by Reveal.
Length: 00:01:59
Philanthropy
The Mistakes We Make When Giving to Charity (2017)
The Wall Street Journal
Should you give your money or your time to charity? Watch this video to learn about effective philanthropic methods.
Length: 00:05:29
Philanthropy
The Way We Think About Charity is Dead Wrong (2013)
TED
In his TED Talk, Dan Pallotta discusses the double standards in the philanthropy space and how we need to change the way we think about giving.
Length: 00:18:47
Philanthropy
EXTENSION | WWE Fatherhood PSAs (2012)
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
An article about WWE stars participating in public service announcements concerning being an involved father.
Length: 00:00:31
Public Service Announcement
No Kid Hungry (2014)
No Kid Hungry
A public service announcement combating child hunger.
Length: 00:00:32
Public Service Announcement
How to Make a PSA (2013)
Girl Scouts Texas Oklahoma Plains
Is there a topic you feel passionately about? Want to get others involved? Simple steps to create a Public Service Announcement.
Length: 00:02:08
Public Service Announcement
Not Acceptable (2010)
EndtheRword
A public service announcement in which various minorities speak about offensive labels.
Length: 00:00:30
Public Service Announcement
Tobacco Kills (2013)
thetruth
A public service announcement focused on tobacco use that answers the question of how many people die from tobacco use each day.
Length: 00:01:04
Public Service Announcement
Saving for Tomorrow, Tomorrow (2012)
TED
You know you need to save, but how often do you say you'll do it "later?" A TEDx presenter examines ways to change that behavior.
Length: 00:17:46
Savings
The Rule of 72 (2012)
Darden MBA
Learn this very simple rule to calculate how long it will take to double an investment at various interest rates.
Length: 00:04:26
Savings
Types of Savings Accounts (2015)
DialaanTV
You know you should save money, but which of the three types of savings accounts is best for you?
Length: 00:03:54
Savings
How to Save Money Everyday (2016)
Bank of America
Making simple changes to your spending can be an easy way to help you start saving. Learn how to save money on everyday expenses like groceries, transportation and entertainment.
Length: 00:03:50
Savings
Automatic Savings or Manually Save?
Bankrate
Some people like to set up a direct deposit while others like to manually transfer their money into their savings account. The video explains the difference.
Length: 00:02:05
Savings
Health Savings Account Overview (2014)
ConnectYourCare
Qualifying contributions, whether they are made by you or your employer, are not taxable to you, and investment growth is not taxed while it is in the account. Distributions are not taxable as long as they are spent on eligible healthcare expenses incurred after the HSA was established. We prefer you end the video at 2 minutes.
Length: 00:02:00
Savings
Planning for Retirement in Your 20s (2014)
CBS News
Decisions you make now will have a direct impact on your financial well-being several years down the road. While each decade of your career is important for your retirement, your 20s present the greatest number of opportunities.
Length: 00:01:47
Savings
3 Things You Need to Know About an Emergency Fund (2015)
Fidelity Investments
Life is full of surprises, and building an emergency fund can help you better prepare for whatever comes your way. Watch this video to learn more about starting your emergency savings today.
Length: 00:01:42
Savings
Don’t Eat the Marshmallow! (2009)
TED
In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification — and how it can predict future success. With priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow.
Length: 00:05:58
Savings
How Much Should I Save? Kal Penn Explains (2016)
Mashable
The road to saving starts with knowing how and when to set money aside. And you can never save too much or start too early.
Length: 00:03:22
Savings
Credit Unions vs. Banks: Compare Accounts (2012)
Federal Trade Comission
How do you choose a bank for your checking and savings accounts? #1: Make a list.
Length: 00:01:31
Savings
The Millionaire Pitcher that Lives in a Van (2015)
VICE Sports
Daniel Norris signed a bonus worth just over $2 million to join the Blue Jays organization out of high school. While life on the road becomes normal for any pro athlete, the 21-year-old takes things to the next level by spending his summers living in a Volkswagen camper van. VICE Sports traveled down to Blue Jays Spring Training to meet one of the sport's top pitching prospects and best savers.
Length: 00:05:46
Savings
What's the Difference Between Checking and Saving? Kal Penn Explains. (2016)
Mashable
Have you ever found yourself trying to write a check from your savings account, or wondering why your checking account isn't collecting interest? Kal Penn is here to help clear up any confusion.
Length: 00:02:18
Savings
A Sample Spreadsheet In Microsoft Excel (2008)
expertvillage
What percentage of your spending goes to any particular thing? A very simple Excel formula can help you track your expenditures.
Length: 00:02:24
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Entering and Editing Data (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to enter and edit data, including: entering data, making corrections, and using copy/cut/paste. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:04:47
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Using the SUM Function (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to use the sum function including: sums of columns/rows, manually typing a sum function, copying/pasting sum functions. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:04:34
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Commonly Used Functions (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to use commonly used functions including: averages, medians, and the count function. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:03:49
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Equations with Relative Cell References (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to make equations with relative cells including: adding multiple cells, finding the differences between two cells, dividing cells, and finding percentages. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:05:52
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Equations with Absolute Cell References (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to use equations with absolute cell references including: writing basic equations using cell references, using $ for absolute references, multiplication, using copy/paste with equations, and checking your spreadsheet for accuracy. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:05:57
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Formatting Columns & Rows (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to format columns and rows including: inserting/deleting, re-sizing, and shading. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:03:42
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Formatting Numbers (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to format numbers including: decimals to percentages, currency, increasing/decreasing decimal places. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:02:23
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Formatting Text within A Cell (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to format text within a cell including: bolding words, centering, wrapping text, vertical alignment, and text rotation. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:02:38
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Conditional Formatting (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to conditionally format. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:03:27
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Formatting Your Entire Spreadsheet (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
Next Gen Personal Finance offers brief video tutorials on how to complete a wide variety of basic functions using Google spreadsheets. In this specific how-to video for spreadsheets, we show users how to format the entire spreadsheet including: merging cells, adding borders, shading cells, and making a title. To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:04:17
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets: Creating a Multi Line Graph (2017)
Next Gen Personal Finance
In this video we demonstrate how to make a multi-line graph in Google Spreadsheets. It is specifically useful for our lesson 7.4 project "5 Stocks on Your Birthday." To view a list of NGPF's Spreadsheets Activities, click here.
Length: 00:04:32
Spreadsheets
Why Use Microsoft Excel (2010)
eHow Technology
Spreadsheet programs are easy to use for household budgeting.
Length: 00:02:02
Spreadsheets
How to Use the SUM function (2014)
5 Minute Guide
A basic tutorial on using the SUM formula in Excel.
Length: 00:05:20
Spreadsheets
Formulas Used in Excel (2012)
Expert Village
It's the most basic formula in a spreadsheet, and extremely important to your household accounting.
Length: 00:03:02
Spreadsheets
Taxation Nation (2014)
wetheeconomy
A brief look at the tax system, its history, benefits, and problems.
Length: 00:05:00
Taxes
If Paychecks Could Talk (2015)
NationalPriorities
You probably know that taxes are taken out of your paycheck, but what does the government actually do with the money?
Length: 00:03:16
Taxes
Teens & Taxes W-4 (2015)
DOR Media
When you start a new job, you must fill out a W4. Why?
Length: 00:01:48
Taxes
Teens & Taxes W-2 (2015)
DOR Media
So you got your first real job, and your first real W2. W2? What the heck is that?
Length: 00:01:01
Taxes
Ways to File Your Taxes (2015)
Manilla
How should you file your taxes? A professional tax preparer compares three different methods.
Length: 00:01:57
Taxes
The Story of Tax
Tax Super and You
A simple explanation of the history of taxation and what services are paid for through it.
Length: 00:01:55
Taxes
How To Understand Your Paycheck (2013)
workforcestudios
Why do you take home less money than you actually earn? This video teaches you how to read your paycheck.
Length: 00:02:27
Taxes
