Curated Video
President Bush said Tuesday that Congress is blocking his proposals to deal with high gas prices and dragging its feet on legislation to make more student loans available and ease the mortgage crunch.
HEADLINE: Bush exhorts Congress to act on slumping economy
CAPTION: President Bush said Tuesday that Congress is blocking his proposals to deal with high gas prices and dragging its feet on legislation to make more student loans...
TED Talks
William Black: How to rob a bank (from the inside, that is)
William Black is a former bank regulator who’s seen firsthand how banking systems can be used to commit fraud — and how “liar's loans” and other tricky tactics led to the 2008 US banking crisis that threatened the international economy....
TED Talks
Rose Goslinga: Crop insurance, an idea worth seeding
Across sub-Saharan Africa, small farmers are the bedrock of national and regional economies—unless the weather proves unpredictable and their crops fail. The solution is insurance, at a vast, continental scale, and at a very low,...
Crash Course
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
Crash Course
When Predictions Fail - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about why many predictions fail - specifically we’ll take a look at the 2008 financial crisis, the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and earthquake prediction in general. From inaccurate or just too little data...
Let's Tute
Household Financial Health Check-Up
Lets start this session to understand what is financial health check-up? and why financial health check up is important? Today we will learn following topics in details: 1] Benefits of health financial check up 2] 10 Steps of financial...
Curated Video
The Ownership and Development of Football Clubs: Manchester United and Youth Academies
This video transcript discusses the ownership of Manchester United football club, including the controversial takeover by Malcolm Glazer and the opposition from fans. It also mentions the importance of player development through football...
Wonderscape
Breaking the Cycle of Housing Inequality for Black Families
Learn how historical and systemic practices, like redlining and housing covenants, have contributed to ongoing housing disparities for Black families in the United States. Discover potential solutions, such as stricter enforcement of the...
Wonderscape
Bank Runs and the Rise of FDR’s New Deal
This video covers the bank runs of the Great Depression, where panic led people to withdraw their savings, causing many banks to fail. It also explores the impact of widespread unemployment and how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal...
Wonderscape
Borrowing Money: Understanding Good and Bad Debt
This lesson explains when borrowing money can be beneficial and how to identify good and bad debt. Learn about common types of debt, such as mortgages, student loans, and credit card debt, and understand the importance of managing...
MarketWatch
How to calculate exactly how much college you can afford
When you select which college to attend, make sure you do the math before signing up. Here's everything you need to know to calculate the direct and indirect costs of college, along with loans and other financial-aid options available to...
Curated Video
The Banking Industry
Dr. Forrester describes the way in which banks work and why they are good for the economy. She talks about the way “buying on credit” was started. She closes by explaining the positive and negative aspects of buying on credit.
MarketWatch
What it means to be a millionaire and how to get there
According to a recent Federal Reserve survey, the average American's net worth is just over $1 million. So are most Americans truly millionaires? And how can you achieve that status?
Let's Tute
borrowings sources,merits &demerits
In this video we will understand what is borrowing, Necessity of borrowing, Different Sources of borrowing, and advantages of borrowing and disadvantages of borrowing. There are varios topics to learn sub topic like: 1] Banks 2] Loans 3]...
Let's Tute
Introduction to borrowing and investments
This session helps you to learn what is borrowing? and its various Investment options. 1] Mortgage 2] credit card 3] Borrowing types 4] Interest Rates with example 5] Monthly Budget 6] Investment and investment options
Let's Tute
Introduction to banking and types of banking
In this Session you will learn about What is the and What are the different types of banks? Bank have various functions that we explore in this session. We learn about some key terms related to money like Loan, Interest, Deposit,...
Let's Tute
Banking products and services
In this video we learn about Bank product and Services and so many things like: What is Deposites? What is the Loan and Other services this video helps you to know more about like what is bank account Type? savings account Types and...
Curated Video
The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
Curated Video
The Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.
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!
Professor Dave Explains
The Functions of Modern Banks
Now that we are talking about personal economics, we need to discuss the purpose of banks. Unless you're hoarding cash in your mattress, you need a bank for the safekeeping of your funds. What does a bank do? What are checking accounts,...
PBS
What Are The Most Lucrative Trades?
With college tuition skyrocketing, many young people are looking to trade or vocational school as a lucrative alternative to a four-year degree. But which trades offer the most bang for your buck?
The Business Professor
How are Startups Founded
How are Startups Founded? Startups are founded by one or more entrepreneurs who want to develop a product or service for which they believe there is demand. These companies generally start with high costs and limited revenue, which is...
The Business Professor
Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)
What is a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)? An SBIC is a privately owned company that's licensed and regulated by the SBA. SBICs invest in small businesses in the form of debt and equity. The SBA doesn't invest directly into...