What is currency? It’s taken many different forms over the centuries—from salt and shells to beads and livestock. In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will learn what currency is, how to use it, and what makes it valuable.

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Currency

Borrowing to buy a car or pay for school might seem like a good idea, but what does borrowing money really mean and how does it work? This episode of Cash Course teaches young adults the ins and outs of borrowing—from understanding principal and interest to what you should know before you borrow.

Borrowing

Don’t let your teenagers borrow the credit card before they watch this episode of Cash Course about debt and how it works. From loan terms and interest rates to credit limits, your middle and high school students will learn about financial debt and how to properly use it to their advantage.

Debt

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.

Budget

It’s never too early to start saving money and making fiscally responsible decisions that will last a lifetime. In this episode, middle and high school students will learn why they should save, the purpose of opening a savings account, and how they can save for their futures.

Savings

Credit can be a great tool, but it can also lead to problems if someone takes on too much debt, especially early on in life. In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will find out what credit is, what makes it “good” or “bad,” and how to build great credit for themselves in the future.

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Currency

Borrowing

Debt

Budget

Savings

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