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1) Budgeting
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In this video resource, our young presenters Fiona and Michael take a look at where money comes from, focusing on earnings and expenditure, ways of spending and what happens to the money we spend. Providing clear examples, which relate clearly to the experiences of young people today, they discuss the economy, the difference between a product and a service, and also take a look at governments and taxation. The "Down the Money Memory Lane" segment...
2) Money Smart
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Money Smart features financial and business professionals sharing their knowledge and insight into all aspects of money to impart to viewers what they need to know about their finances through five short segments.
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The stock market might seem a bit intimidating but it's really not that difficult to understand with a little time and effort. Certainly no harder than tracking the statistics on the sports page. When it comes to stocks anyone can buy and the younger one starts the brighter the financial picture. Right now is a great time to learn about the indexes, the symbols, the risks and the rewards of investing in stocks.
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Sooner or later there will be a big ticket purchase in your future and that's a perfect time to implement the important ideas of BROWN. When you use the trusted concepts of BROWN you move from a lemon buyer to a savvy and satisfied consumer. No excuses now, I don't want to hear it!
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Should you come into a windfall or an unexpected sum of money be sure not to blow it. There are many investment options available to grow the money for a solid financial future. Be certain to research which options are best for you and then keep an eye on how it is meeting your goals so you can adjust the strategy as needed.
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Rule number one when considering moving out on your own is to create a budget for all those new expenses. It's not hard to do and will make a huge difference in controlling the monthly expenses. Depending, it might be necessary to consider roommates that can help share the costs, but choose wisely because if your name is on the lease you are responsible.
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There is only one way to reach a financial goal of a million dollars, more or less. Interestingly it takes a smaller savings investment for youth than it does for an adult due to the power of compound interest and the element of time. The surest way to a healthy financial future is to start saving now and allow the savings to continually compound over time until it reaches or exceeds the target goal.
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It's interesting to learn about different money personalities because if we see ourselves we can consider our behavior. While everyone has some traits from the various money personalities they need to maintain a proper balance. Long-term we must learn how to account for what we earn, spend and save and thus develop a money personality that's best for a strong financial future.
10) Scam-O-Rama
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Scams, scams, and more scams. Some of them so slick that they aren't even apparent until well after the fact. But there are things everyone can do to minimize the chances of being ripped off and rule one is, if it seems too good to be true, it is. Now that's the truth!
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Ever feel like you just can’t let another day go by without buying those sparkly Jimmy Choo’s to adorn your feet? Or maybe you can’t get through the checkout line without grabbing the snacks placed right at your eye level. Or when you feel like life is dealing you nines and tens in a hand of Show Low, does a little retail therapy call your name? Well sister, you’ve been played by the sneakiest of sneaksters! This film looks at how marketers...
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If you're still using a piggy bank for saving money it's time to take it to the bank. When you get there, open a savings and a checking account for secure and flexible money management. Financial institutions like a bank or credit union offer similar services even though they are structured differently. A solid relationships with a financial institution can last a life time and provide many important benefits for creating a sound financial future....
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What exactly is a credit score anyway? What’s it for and why do I have to worry about it? Is it even important if I don’t plan on buying a house? This film explains what a credit score is, how to maintain a good credit score, and why it might be important, even if you can’t buy a house yet.
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Have you ever found yourself with too little cash and too many bills? The stress, worry, and restrictions of being unable to pay our bills brings can be simply overwhelming. Do you know this feeling? Debt is like being locked up in chains that are stronger than you and keep you tied up. You no longer have the freedom to do the things you want because you are chained to your debt. Have you become a prisoner to all the money you owe? Are you ready to...
16) Buying a Car
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There are two ways to buy a car, the smart way and the not-so-smart way. The smart way can net you a car that meets your needs. The not-so-smart way can drive you to a load of debt and expenses you may not be able to afford. In this film, we will look at how to buy a car, pick through needs vs. wants, and how to avoid being taken for a ride.
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You’ve learned about how to get out of debt, how to manage your budget, use credit cards responsibly, and how to gain control of your desire to spend. What’s next, you may ask? Is there something more to your financial future? This film wraps up a ten-film series, and presents you with a choice: do you want to continue to live in chaos or will you choose financial peace?
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Are credit cards your best friend or your worse enemy? Can they make you or break you? Do they love you or hate you? Are they the bane of our existence or the salvation to our money woes? Is it possible that they can be both? This film puts credit cards in their proper perspective. And it talks about how if you are in debt or tempted to overspend because of them, then credit cards are just another tool being used to separate you from your hard-earned...
19) Budgeting 101
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Stay out of debt. Save for the future. Plan your big purchases. Live within your means. All great ideas, but how do you do it in reality? After all, you have monthly expenses, semi and annual expenses, and unforeseen expenses along the way. How do you plan all of this within a fixed monthly income? The answer is the budget. In this film we will look at how to make and maintain a simple budget and plan for most of your expenses so that you can avoid...
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Just when everything is going well, and you have your finances in order-BAM! Disaster hits! It may rain inside your house instead of outside. A pipe may burst, giving you the indoor pool you’ve never wanted. Your fine ride loses its glide. In the financial biz, we call this Murphy’s Law. “Anything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong, at the WORST possible time!” But did you know that you can Murphy-proof your life against financial emergencies?...