Cash Course
Welcome to Cash Course, the Financial Education Podcast! This series offers a foundational understanding of key concepts in finance and economics. From the basics of money and how it works, to the forces of supply and demand that shape markets, how national economies are measured and managed, the complexities of global trade and investment, and essential tools for personal money management, we break down fundamental ideas to help you navigate the world of finance. This podcast is for educational purposes only and isn’t financial or investment advice.
Cash Course
Secure the Bag – Personal Finance
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Bring it all home by focusing on managing your own money. Learn the essential tool of creating and using a budget to track income (gross, net) and expenses (fixed, variable). We emphasize the importance of saving, including building an emergency fund, and how compound interest helps money grow. Understand concepts related to borrowing, such as credit score and debt-to-income ratio, distinguishing good from bad debt. Finally, we cover using credit cards, saving for the long term with retirement accounts, using insurance for protection, calculating your net worth, and setting financial goals.