Mapped: Personal Finance Education Requirements, by State
Only 22.7% of U.S. students are required to take a personal finance course. Which states have the highest levels of personal finance education?...
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Checking Accounts: How You Can Access Your Money
People use numerous strategies to grow their money over time, but the first step in that journey is almost always the same: setting up a checking account and a savings account at a financial institution. ...
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Rise of the Robots: How Can the Next Generation Compete?
Every industrial revolution brings a wave of change. In the fourth industrial revolution, technology is drastically redefining the landscape of work. Today's video explores how automation and AI are accelerating the skill shift needed for the future of work. How can young people stay ahead of...
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Overdraft Protection: What Your Bank Doesn’t Want You to Know
Banks charged U.S. customers a whopping $34B in overdraft protection fees in 2017. Here’s how they work, and why they hurt consumers more than they help....
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The Difference Between Mutual Funds and ETFs
What is the difference between mutual funds and ETFs, and how do active and passive management investing strategies come into play? ...
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What is a Target Date Fund?
In recent years, the target date fund has become increasingly popular in 401(k) retirement plans. What is a target date fund, and how do they work?...
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Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: Tips for Beginner Investors
The market can be daunting to any new investor. Here are some tips to help beginner investors in keeping their eye on the prize - and to avoid the common pitfalls that can derail the journey to financial independence. ...
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How to Start Investing: A Simple Guide
For young people, getting into the market at an early age is key to take advantage of the power of compound interest. But how does one actually start investing, exactly?...
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A Simple Introduction to Investing
Thinking about future finances may be intimidating for most young people, but this introduction to investing makes it easy for anyone to understand the basics....
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What Young People Need to Know About Credit
While your family and friends may consider you trustworthy, the rest of the world hasn't got a clue. That's why establishing credit at an early age is a crucial step in the journey to financial success....
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Visualizing the Extraordinary Power of Compound Interest
Ever wonder why compound interest is described as the 'eighth wonder of the world'? This infographic shows three powerful examples of this fundamental concept....
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The Personal Finance Landscape
This personal finance wheel covers the most important concepts you need to know in order to gain financial independence....
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The Financial Literacy Problem
Financial literacy has been dropping for years. Here's why that's a problem, and what we can do to make future generations more prepared....
Financial literacy has been dr...
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