PBS
How to Build Credit from Scratch!
Building a credit history without a credit history can feel like a Catch-22, but we've got some strategies that can open the doors!
PBS
How Divorce Can Affect Your Finances!
Not gonna lie: divorce isn't pretty. But sometimes, it's the right call. But whether or not it's in your future, we should all know what happens to a couple's finances if the day comes.
PBS
Can You Really Retire in Your 30s?
The popular “FIRE” movement proclaims that anybody can retire decades earlier if they save like crazy and slash their costs. Is this realistic? Is this something you could achieve?
PBS
Are Payday Loans Ever a Good Idea?
In desperate times, it might be tempting to visit a payday lender, but beware! These loans are engineered to keep you trapped in debt for years!
PBS
Who's To Blame for Evictions?
Some say America is in the midst of an eviction epidemic... but whose fault is it? Greedy landlords? Deadbeat tenants? Let's hear the evidence!
PBS
Why Americans Are Failing the Grade at Financial Literacy
Americans tend to get basic financial questions wrong compared to other Western countries… why is that? And what can be done about it?
PBS
The Best Way to Apply for Student Aid!
Whether you're in college, going to college, or have kids that will go to college, how you go about applying for financial aid can make the difference between a full ride and a lifetime of debt!
The Business Professor
Discount Future Cash Flows - Business Valuation
What is the Discount Future Cash Flows Method of Business Valuation? Discounted cash flow (DCF) is a method of valuation used to determine the value of an investment based on its return in the future–called future cash flows. DCF helps...
The Business Professor
Debt vs Equity - A Balance
Should a business raise money through selling equity or incurring debt? Debt financing may have more long-term financial benefits than equity financing. With equity financing, investors will be entitled to profits, and if you sell the...
The Business Professor
Bankruptcy - Business Exit
How can Bankruptcy be an option for a Business Exit? Bankruptcy is an extreme exit strategy that uses a legal method for closing a business and paying off creditors when a business is failing and the debts are substantially greater than...
Learning Mole
Credit Card v Debit Card
Jamal's aunt's cards get into a boxing match but Jamal has some questions. What is the difference between credit and debit cards?
Curated Video
Dramatic Arguments
This video discusses the use of dramatic dialogue in a literary piece by analyzing it for a claim, soundness of reasoning, and relevancy.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Ancient Egyptian Slaves
This video explores five facts about ancient Egyptian slaves.
MarketWatch
A complete guide to buying your first home
There are many things to consider and steps to complete when purchasing any home or property - especially your first. Here's what to know to make sure you're prepared and set up for success.
Curated Video
What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI
What Caused the French Revolution? | The Life & Times of Louis XVI
Jack Rackam
How Cleopatra Nearly Ruled the World | The Life & Times of Cleopatra
Footnotes: 0:28 - No, seriously, that family tree is tumbleweed. Cleopatra had a grand total of two great-grandparents, who were also uncle and niece 1:08 Pompey is best general. Fight me, Caesar scrubs 1:10 Fun fact, Mark Antony was...
One Minute History
093 The Dinner Table Bargain - One Minute History
The 1st Congress of the newly established United States is hopelessly deadlocked on two critical issues. James Madison and the Southern states are pushing to move the seat of government from New York City to a location on the Potomac...
Zach Star
Making $80,000 per Year Right Out of College
In this video I discuss my personal starting salary as an engineer right out of college as well as my expenses. Of course these numbers are unique to me and will different a lot from person to person and especially country to country....
Economics Explained
The Economic Megathreats That the World Has No Answers To | Economics Explained with Dr. Roubini
Economist Nouriel Roubini discusses potential Economic Megathreats including the end of globalization, easy money leading to stagflation, the growing debt crisis, AI's threat to worker and consumer-based economies, and climate change....
Hip Hughes History
The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained
My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson
Hip Hughes History
Shays' Rebellion Explained
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
George Washington "O.G."
Learn the basics about America's first original gangster, George Washington. What did he like to do in his spare time, were his teeth really wooden, and most importantly what actions did he take to help create the foundations of our...
Hip Hughes History
Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy
By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.
Hip Hughes History
The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...