SMART MONEY SERIES (3 Programs)
For more than a decade at CNN and CNBC, financial expert John Metaxas has reported on financial markets and major financial news events. And, after anchoring news programs like CNN's Your Money, he offers solid tips and advice for saving, investing, budgeting and spending. You'll also hear candid discussions from young adults as they share their own personal experiences with finances and credit. Some good and some not so good, but they are all practical tools for teaching smart money skills!
*This series includes the following programs. Each includes an Instructor's Guide:
CREDIT BASICS - Did you know that bad credit can keep you from getting a job, renting an apartment, buying a car and even a cell phone? Credit can be a valuable financial tool, but it can also be trouble. That's why you need Credit Basics, a practical look at credit: why you need it, how to build it and what it can do for you (both good and bad.) Also learn about credit card use and the different credit card options available. 27 minutes
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BANKING - Hear stories of students and young adults with varying levels of financial responsibility - from budgeting to opening a checking and savings account to choosing the best investment options. Their experiences teach sensible ways to spend, save and invest. 25 minutes
CONSUMER SMARTS - Offers tried-and-true techniques for succeeding in the real world. Do you know what to look for in a cell phone contract before signing it? Or how to protect yourself from identity theft? Are you a smart shopper? Can you spot a scam? With Consumer Smarts, you'll learn all this and more, including the latest in online tools and technology. Watch as students and young adults make online purchases, research products and budget for everyday expenses like groceries, entertainment and rent. 27 minutes
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