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A clearer picture of money.

Selected videos for understanding saving and investing. Start with a topic, then use the notes below each video to guide your learning.

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53 videos across five topics

Investing

10 videos

INVESTING / 04
Charles Schwab · Financial-services provider

Investing Basics: ETFs

A provider-produced introduction to exchange-traded funds and how they trade.

Watch for: Holdings, strategy and cost. An ETF can be indexed or active, broad or concentrated; it is not automatically low-risk.
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INVESTING
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

What it means to buy a company's stock | Stocks and bonds | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

Introduces stock ownership and compares it with lending through bonds.

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INVESTING
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Introduction to bonds | Stocks and bonds | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

A primer on bond principal, coupons and maturity.

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INVESTING
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

Explore ETF share creation and trading. Management styles and fees vary.

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INVESTING
Marginal Revolution University · Educational creator

Investing: Why You Should Diversify

Why spreading investments can manage some risks, but not eliminate losses.

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INVESTING
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

How do I invest? | Investments and retirement | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan Academy

Discusses retirement investing and time horizons; rules of thumb are not personal advice.

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INVESTING
YaleCourses · Educational creator

4. Portfolio Diversification and Supporting Financial Institutions (CAPM Model)

A longer mathematical lecture on portfolio risk and diversification.

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INVESTING
FINRA · Financial regulator

Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud: Navigating an Evolving Landscape

Learn scam warning signs and independent verification steps.

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Saving & banking

12 videos

SAVING / 01
FDICchannel · Government agency

FDIC Deposit Insurance

Learn which deposit products federal bank insurance covers—and why investments are different.

Watch for: Coverage by depositor, bank and ownership category. For credit unions, check NCUA coverage separately.
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SAVING / 02
NerdWallet · Commercial publisher

Compound Interest Explained

Explore how earning interest on prior interest can change a balance over time.

Keep in mind: Compare time horizons and assumptions. Constant returns are illustrations, not forecasts.
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SAVING / 03
Business Insider · Commercial publisher

Savings Rates: High-Yield Savings & CD Options Explained

Learn about savings-rate comparisons and the trade-offs between access and a fixed CD term.

Keep in mind: Confirm current APYs, fees, withdrawal terms and federal insurance directly with the institution.
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SAVING & BANKING
NCUAchannel · Government agency

NCUA Consumer Report: Share Insurance Overview

Credit-union coverage overview; check current NCUA rules for details.

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SAVING & BANKING
cfpbvideo · Government agency

Learn how to Save Like Mike this America Saves Week— consumerfinance.gov

Setting a savings goal and building a consistent habit.

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SAVING & BANKING
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Compound interest introduction | Interest and debt | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

Worked examples of interest compounding over time.

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SAVING & BANKING
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Saving wisely: emergency fund | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan Academy

Why to save for unexpected expenses and how to set a target.

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SAVING & BANKING
WTHR · Educational creator

Maximizing your savings with high-yield savings accounts | What's the Deal?

Compare insurance, fees and access; quoted rates are time-specific.

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SAVING & BANKING
Vanguard · Financial-services provider

What is APY (annual percentage yield): In My Finance Era | Vanguard

Learn about APY and compounding. This is provider-produced content.

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SAVING & BANKING
NerdWallet · Commercial publisher

The Power of Compound Interest In A Certificate of Deposit | NerdWallet #Shorts

Briefly introduces CDs and potential early-withdrawal penalties.

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SAVING & BANKING
NerdWallet · Commercial publisher

T-Bills Explained: Do THIS To Invest With Treasury Bills

Introduces bill discounts, maturity and early-sale price risk; rates may be outdated.

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Credit & debt

11 videos

DEBT / 05
NerdWallet · Commercial publisher

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method

Compare paying the smallest balance first with targeting the highest interest rate first.

Keep in mind: Maintain required payments on all debts. Under comparable assumptions, targeting the highest rate generally reduces interest; motivation and circumstances also matter.
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CREDIT & DEBT
FTCvideos · Government agency

Your Source for a Truly Free Credit Report? AnnualCreditReport.com | Federal Trade Commission

Older video: use current FTC guidance for report availability.

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CREDIT & DEBT
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and effective APR | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

See a worked example of APR and compounding.

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CREDIT & DEBT
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Schumer boxes and the things you should know about your credit cards | Khan Academy

Read key credit-card rate, fee and grace-period disclosures.

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CREDIT & DEBT
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Fixed, variable and introductory interest rates | Loans and debt | Financial Literacy | Khan Academy

Compare fixed, variable and introductory interest rates.

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CREDIT & DEBT
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Amortization schedules and time to pay off | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan Academy

See how payments affect principal, interest and payoff time.

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CREDIT & DEBT
FTCvideos · Government agency

Debt Collection: Know Your Rights | Federal Trade Commission

Recognize abusive collection tactics and reporting options.

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Retirement & taxes

10 videos

RETIREMENT / 06
Vanguard · Financial-services provider

401(k) Match + HSA Basics

A provider-produced conversation about workplace retirement benefits and health savings accounts.

Check separately: Match eligibility and vesting; HSA eligibility and qualified-expense rules. Tax treatment can differ by state.
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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Charles Schwab · Financial-services provider

Why Is the 401(k) Crucial to Retirement Saving?

Introductory overview. Check current limits and withdrawal penalties with the IRS.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Justin Pritchard, CFP® on Retirement Planning · Educational creator

Vesting: How Your 401k Vested Balance Works

Understand ownership of employer contributions; plan rules differ.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Charles Schwab · Financial-services provider

Traditional and Roth IRAs

A provider-produced comparison of IRA tax treatment and withdrawal rules.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Khan Academy · Nonprofit educator

Roth IRAs | Finance and capital markets | Khan Academy

Compares IRA taxes using simplified assumptions; deductibility is not universal.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
HealthEquity · Financial-services provider

What Is A Health Savings Account? | Benefits Qs

Provider-produced HSA introduction; eligibility and state taxes have additional rules.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Charles Schwab · Financial-services provider

When Should You Take Social Security?

Introduces claiming-age trade-offs; personal circumstances vary.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Charles Schwab · Financial-services provider

Should You Roll Over Your Retirement Account?

Considerations for a previous workplace retirement account.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES
Justin Pritchard, CFP® on Retirement Planning · Educational creator

How 401(k) Loans Work: What to Expect

Loan mechanics and consequences; availability depends on plan terms.

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Housing & education

10 videos

HOUSING & EDUCATION
cfpbvideo · Government agency

Know Before You Owe: Making the mortgage process easier for you — consumerfinance.gov

Mortgage disclosures and shopping basics.

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HOUSING & EDUCATION
Federal Student Aid · Government agency

What Does It Mean To Provide Consent and Approval on the FAFSA® Form?

Explains consent and federal tax-information transfer.

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