Khan Academy
Social Security Intro
Here is an excellent breakdown of what Social Security is in the United States, including its purpose, benefactors, sources of income, and areas of investment. The video compares a traditional retirement account with Social Security, and...
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FICA Tax
What is the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax's connection to Social Security and Medicare, and what are the differences in how are individuals in the United States are taxed relative to their income? This video provides...
Crash Course
The Reagan Revolution
Viewers learn about Ronald Reagan's conservative platform, abilities as a communicator, and implementation of trickle-down economics. The video places a heavy emphasis on major economic shifts of the period and the lasting effects of...
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Medicare Sustainability
How is Medicare and Medicaid funded in the United States? Building off of a previous video discussing the structure of Social Security in the country, this resource explains the current situation with regard to a shrinking Medicare trust...
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Frances Perkins
On this website you can read and hear interviews with Frances Perkins which cover her advocacy to give governmental protection to the working class. The interviews were conducted as part of Columbia University's Oral History project.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Economics: Fica Tax
Did you know that when you are offered a particular salary your employer is actually setting aside that amount plus more? A video presentation regarding the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and how both you and your employer...
Crash Course
Crash Course Economics #30: The Economics of Death
Crash Course Economics host, Adrienne Hill talks about the costs associated with dying in this video episode [12:32] on the economics of death.
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #49: Social Policy
Crash Course video with Craig Benzine as host, discusses and defines social policy in the U.S. including, Social Security, Education and Health Care. [8:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Taxes: Calculating Federal Taxes and Take Home Pay
An overview of how to calculate federal taxes. The video lecture explores how much in taxes would be paid off of an income of $50,000. [6:35]