TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes economic bubbles? - Prateek Singh
During the 1600's, the exotic tulip became a nationwide sensation; some single bulbs even sold for ten times the yearly salary of a skilled craftsman. Suddenly, though, the demand completely plummeted, leaving the tulip market in a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How people rationalize fraud - Kelly Richmond Pope
If you ask people whether they think stealing is wrong, most of them would answer yes. And yet, in 2013, organizations all over the world lost an estimated total of $3.7 trillion to fraud. Kelly Richmond Pope explains how the fraud...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Would winning the lottery make you happier? - Raj Raghunathan
Imagine winning a multi-million dollar lottery tomorrow. If you're like many of us, you'd be ecstatic, unable to believe your good luck. But would that joy still be there a few years later? Raj Raghunathan describes a phenomenon called...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How does money laundering work? - Delena D. Spann
Money laundering is the term for any process that "cleans" illegally obtained funds of their "dirty" criminal origins, allowing them to be used within the legal economy. And the practice is about as old as money itself. But how does it...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is a gift economy? - Alex Gendler
What if, this holiday season, instead of saying "thank you" to your aunt for her gift of a knitted sweater, the polite response expected from you was to show up at her house in a week with a better gift? Or to vote for her in the town...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived - Jessica Smith
Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire...
PBS
How High Interest Rates Upended the Economy
New ReviewUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you may have noticed prices on the whole started to rise in response to the pandemic causing inflation. There was a similar hike in inflation back in the 80’s. In response, the government raised...
PBS
Why Do Americans Think the Economy is Worse Than It Is?
New ReviewHave you heard that inflation is spiraling out of control? Have you heard that we're in a recession? Have you heard that people have less spending power today than their parents did 30 years ago? If you're on social media (and who...
PBS
Is AirBnB Dying?
New ReviewWhile AirBnB is more successful than ever, boasting $3.4 billion in revenue last quarter, and 70% increase in their stock price in 2023...some travelers returning to traditional hotels. Customers are annoyed at excessive cleaning fees,...
PBS
Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?
New ReviewIf you actually read the terms and conditions, you'd find out that you don't actually "own" the thing you "buy”. That’s right, you're just getting a license–or permission to use it.
PBS
Do You Really Own the Stuff You Buy?
New ReviewLet's say you and your friend meet at a café on a hot day. Your friend drove in their air conditioned car, while you decided to get some exercise and bike the three miles. You show up sweaty and out of breath, and you both order an ice...
PBS
Are Millennials Finally Doing Ok?
New ReviewThe 2016 financial data looked pretty grim for Millennials. By 2019, the median Millennial household was making around $10,000 more a year than previous generations. What happened?
PBS
How Expensive Is It to Be an Immigrant?
New ReviewEach year almost a million people from around the world immigrate to the US in search of a better future. Whether they come for safety, or educational opportunities, or higher paying jobs, our culture loves stories about people achieving...
PBS
Was Math Invented for Money? (Ficycle Collab)
New ReviewA common complaint that math teachers hear is, "When am I going to need this in the real world?" When you're sitting in algebra class, it's easy to feel like it's all theoretical–a bunch of imaginary numbers and rules dreamed up by...
PBS
Home Renovations Best Bang for Your Buck
New ReviewHome improvement is big business. Globally, the industry is worth about 333 BILLION dollars and it’s expected to grow to over 500 billion by 2028. For the last decade, home improvement costs have been steadily climbing. Covid and the...
PBS
Buy Now, Pay Later
New ReviewBuy Now Pay Later loans are one the hottest new trends in the world of financial technology, touted as a less risky alternative to credit cards. Using one of several major apps, you're only asked for a fraction of the price at the point...
Curated Video
Pedir un aumento de sueldo
New ReviewEste curso enseña habilidades muy valiosas para negociar una mejora salarial con tu jefe. A muchos de nosotros no nos gusta pedir un aumento de sueldo, especialmente en tiempos difíciles. En este curso, el psicólogo Peter Quarry ofrece...
Curated Video
4 pasos para administrar mejor el dinero
New Review4 pasos para administrar mejor el dinero es un curso que reconoce que nos enfrentamos a múltiples presiones, a menudo contrapuestas, en nuestras finanzas. Las facturas se acumulan, la tarjeta de crédito puede estar al límite o pueden...
Makematic
Wants and Needs
Everyone has wants and needs. Understanding the difference can help you to make sound choices that keep you healthy and safe.
Wonderscape
Earning and Spending Money: Basics for Beginners
Learn the essentials of earning and spending money in this lesson. Discover different ways to earn money through jobs and businesses, and understand the importance of budgeting to manage your spending on needs, wants, and savings....
Wonderscape
Money Matters: Essential Lessons for Managing Money
This video introduces the Wonderscape series on the basics of money management through three lessons: earning and spending, saving and investing, and borrowing money. In this series, students will learn how to budget, save, invest, and...
MarketWatch
What AI can — and can't — do to help you manage your money
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to power several personal finance apps. But there are limitations. Here are the pros and cons of using AI for budgeting and investing.
PBS
What's the Best Way to Support Musicians?
Even before live gigs were cancelled, many musicians were struggling to make a living... what can you do to help your favorite artists?
PBS
Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...