Cash Course | Financial Literacy | PragerU Kids

Tax forms may seem confusing to your teens, but this video will teach them what they need to know about Forms W-2 and W-4, so they’ll be prepared when they land their first job and begin their financial journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From eating at your favorite restaurant to starting your own business, we’re all entangled in the complex web of an economy. This episode of Cash Course teaches young people about different types of economies, how consumers and producers depend on one another for goods and services, and what they can do to participate in the economy to help our communities and country thrive. Learn more about your...

Teach middle and high school kids the basics about taxes—from sales tax and income tax to even soda and travel taxes. Nobody likes paying taxes, but they’re everywhere, so the better informed your kids are about the role of government in their money, the better prepared they’ll be in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are new products that everyone wants so expensive? And why do they go on sale once people stop buying them? This episode of Cash Course teaches the basics of supply and demand—how they work together through the invisible hand of the market to determine what is produced, how much, and at what price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do your kids plan to pay for college? Taking out student loans may sound like a good idea, but it’s a huge obligation for a young adult to take on. Before making a decision, learn the basics of student loans, what they are, and how they work with this episode of Cash Course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before chasing the latest hot stock, youth and young adults should watch this Cash Course video to learn the basics about investing in stocks, their risks, and things to consider before following the latest stock tip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When kids get their first job and start earning their own money, it’s important they learn about the different numbers on their paystubs. From gross and net income to deductions and withholdings, this entertaining video will teach your tweens and teens what to look out for on their paystubs whether they’re flipping burgers after school or bagging groceries on the weekend. Learn more about your ad...

Interest is where money is really made (or lost) when investing or borrowing. Since there is more than one type of interest, how do you know which should be used in different situations? Give youth and young adults a great foundation for understanding how to make the most of simple and compound interest with this episode of Cash Course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Before getting behind the wheel of a car or embarking on life on their own, teens should have a basic understanding of what insurance is and why it’s necessary. This episode of Cash Course teaches youth and young adults what they need to know about health, home, and auto insurance—from premiums and deductibles to claims and coverage—to help them better navigate unexpected expenses from injuries or...

Before your tweens and teens dive into their first jobs, teach them a thing or two about the many different ways they can earn money—from hourly rates to salary and commissions—each with unique pros and challenges. With this episode of Cash Course, your kids will learn what they need to know about how to get paid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your kids probably know what a bank is, but have they heard of a credit union? When it comes to financial institutions, many adults don’t even understand their differences or how and when to use them. This fun video will teach your tweens and teens (and maybe even you!) the basics about financial institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve heard of personal hygiene, but do you know about financial hygiene? Just like forgetting to brush your teeth, neglecting your financial hygiene (such as monitoring accounts to stay within a budget, catch fraud, and eliminate unnecessary expenses) can lead to some nasty consequences. This episode of Cash Course teaches youth and young adults the importance of regular cleanups to maintain soun...

Do your teens know the difference between credit and debit cards? Paying with plastic is more popular than ever since its inception in the 1950s, so make sure your kids know the difference before they start charging or spending money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do gold, corn, and cows have in common? They’re commodities—everyday raw goods that get turned into products for people to use. On this episode of Cash Course, your tweens and teens will learn what commodities are and why they’re important for farmers, businesses, investors, and the everyday consumer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for your kids to graduate from using a piggy bank to having their own bank accounts? This fun video teaches tweens and teens how and when to use checking and savings accounts, so they can start managing their money like a pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to investing, most people talk about stocks. Bonds, on the other hand, have a huge impact on entire economies and all kinds of investments, from mortgages to auto loans. On this episode of Cash Course, we teach youth and young adults about the world of bonds, what they are, how they work, and why understanding them is an important part of financial literacy. Learn more about your ad...

After budgeting and saving, investing can be a great next step to winning with money. Teach young people the basics of stocks, bonds, and CDs with this fast and fun financial literacy video and help them think about how to start building wealth for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Borrowing to buy a car or pay for school might seem like a good idea, but what does borrowing money really mean and how does it work? This episode of Cash Course teaches young adults the ins and outs of borrowing—from understanding principal and interest to what you should know before you borrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is currency? It’s taken many different forms over the centuries—from salt and shells to beads and livestock. In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will learn what currency is, how to use it, and what makes it valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t let your teenagers borrow the credit card before they watch this episode of Cash Course about debt and how it works. From loan terms and interest rates to credit limits, your middle and high school students will learn about financial debt and how to properly use it to their advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credit can be a great tool, but it can also lead to problems if someone takes on too much debt, especially early on in life. In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will find out what credit is, what makes it “good” or “bad,” and how to build great credit for themselves in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s never too early to start saving money and making fiscally responsible decisions that will last a lifetime. In this episode, middle and high school students will learn why they should save, the purpose of opening a savings account, and how they can save for their futures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just a few minutes, middle and high school students will learn the benefits of budgeting and how to apply it to their own finances right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices