In just a few minutes, middle and high school students will learn the benefits of budgeting and how to apply it to their own finances right now.

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Cash Course

Budget

Should you rent or should you own? It’s an age-old question that applies to basic things like clothes and furniture, as well as major items like cars and houses. In this episode of Cash Course, we break down the pros and cons of each option, what to consider, and how to decide whether to rent or own.

Renting vs. Owning

Why are new products that everyone wants so expensive? And why do they go on sale once people stop buying them? This episode of Cash Courses teaches the basics of supply and demand—how they work together through the invisible hand of the market to determine what is produced, how much, and at what price.

Supply & Demand

What do gold, corn, and cows have in common? They’re commodities—everyday raw goods that get turned into products for people to use. On this episode of Cash Course, your tweens and teens will learn what commodities are and why they’re important for farmers, businesses, investors, and the everyday consumer.

What Are Commodities?

When it comes to investing, most people talk about stocks. Bonds, on the other hand, have a huge impact on entire economies and all kinds of investments, from mortgages to auto loans. On this episode of Cash Course, we teach youth and young adults about the world of bonds, what they are, how they work, and why understanding them is an important part of financial literacy.

Investing & Bonds

From eating at your favorite restaurant to starting your own business, we’re all entangled in the complex web of an economy. This episode of Cash Course teaches young people about different types of economies, how consumers and producers depend on one another for goods and services, and what they can do to participate in the economy to help our communities and country thrive.

What Is an Economy?

We’ve heard of personal hygiene, but do you know about financial hygiene? Just like forgetting to brush your teeth, neglecting your financial hygiene (such as monitoring accounts to stay within a budget, catch fraud, and eliminate unnecessary expenses) can lead to some nasty consequences. This episode of Cash Course teaches youth and young adults the importance of regular cleanups to maintain sound money habits.

Manage Your Financial Hygiene

Before chasing the latest hot stock, youth and young adults should watch this Cash Course video to learn the basics about investing in stocks, their risks, and things to consider before following the latest stock tip.

Investing & Stocks

Tax forms may seem confusing to your teens, but this video will teach them what they need to know about Forms W-2 and W-4, so they’ll be prepared when they land their first job and begin their financial journey.

Know Your Tax Forms: W-2 & W-4

Before your tweens and teens dive into their first jobs, teach them a thing or two about the many different ways they can earn money—from hourly rates to salary and commissions—each with unique pros and challenges. With this episode of Cash Course, your kids will learn what they need to know about how to get paid!

How Are You Getting Paid?

Before getting behind the wheel of a car or embarking on life on their own, teens should have a basic understanding of what insurance is and why it’s necessary. This episode of Cash Course teaches youth and young adults what they need to know about health, home, and auto insurance—from premiums and deductibles to claims and coverage—to help them better navigate unexpected expenses from injuries or accidents.

Insurance Basics

Interest is where money is really made (or lost) when investing or borrowing. Since there is more than one type of interest, how do you know which should be used in different situations? Give youth and young adults a great foundation for understanding how to make the most of simple and compound interest with this episode of Cash Course.

Simple vs. Compound Interest

How do your kids plan to pay for college? Taking out student loans may sound like a good idea, but it’s a huge obligation for a young adult to take on. Before making a decision, learn the basics of student loans, what they are, and how they work with this episode of Cash Course.

Student Loans 101

Do your teens know the difference between credit and debit cards? Paying with plastic is more popular than ever since its inception in the 1950s, so make sure your kids know the difference before they start charging or spending money.

Using Credit and Debit Cards

Your kids probably know what a bank is, but have they heard of a credit union? When it comes to financial institutions, many adults don’t even understand their differences or how and when to use them. This fun video will teach your tweens and teens (and maybe even you!) the basics about financial institutions

Using Financial Institutions

Is it time for your kids to graduate from using a piggy bank to having their own bank accounts? This fun video teaches tweens and teens how and when to use checking and savings accounts, so they can start managing their money like a pro!

Checking and Savings Accounts

Teach middle and high school kids the basics about taxes—from sales tax and income tax to even soda and travel taxes. Nobody likes paying taxes, but they’re everywhere, so the better informed your kids are about the role of government in their money, the better prepared they’ll be in life.

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