TED Talks
TED: How the US is destroying young people's future | Scott Galloway
In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before. He unpacks the root causes and effects of this...
TED Talks
TED: An honest look at the personal finance crisis | Elizabeth White
Millions of baby boomers are moving into their senior years with empty pockets and declining choices to earn a living. And right behind them is a younger generation facing the same challenges. In this deeply personal talk, author...
Crash Course
Social Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to talk about social policy - in the United States this means achieving one of three goals: protecting Americans from risk, promoting equal opportunity, or assisting the poor. Many Americans strongly believe in...
TED Talks
Adam Davidson: What we learned from teetering on the fiscal cliff
At the end of 2012, the US political system was headed for the "fiscal cliff" -- a budget impasse that could only be solved with bipartisan agreement. Adam Davidson, cohost of "Planet Money," shares surprising data on how bipartisan we...
Crash Course
Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to dive into the controversy of monetary and fiscal policy. Monetary and fiscal policy are ways the government, and most notably the Federal Reserve, influences the economy - for better or for worse. So we’re going...
Crash Course
Controlling Bureaucracies: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine tells you how we keep bureaucracy in check. So we've spent the last few episodes telling you all about what bureaucracies are and why they are formed. And throughout we've hinted about this ever-expanding power...
TED Talks
Nandan Nilekani: Ideas for India's future
Nandan Nilekani, the visionary co-founder of outsourcing pioneer Infosys, explains four brands of ideas that will determine whether India can continue its recent breakneck progress.
Crash Course
The Reagan Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about what is often called the Reagan Era. Mainly, it covers the eight years during which a former actor who had also been governor of the state of California was president of the United States. John will...
TED-Ed
What few people know about the program that "saved" America | Meg Jacobs
In 1932, one in four Americans was unemployed, marking the highest unemployment rate in the country's history. The Democratic presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a New Deal— a comprehensive set of legislation to support...
Crash Course
The New Deal Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the New Deal, which was president Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to pull the united States out of the Great Depression of the 1930's. Did it work? Maybe. John will teach you about some of the most...
MarketWatch
How will getting married affect my money - especially taxes?
The financial impacts of marriage goes far beyond who's picking up the bill at dinner. From family budgeting to tax deductions and penalties, here's what you need to know about money after marriage.
MarketWatch
What to know about entering your retirement era in your 60s
Retirement planning doesn't just end once you hit 60 years old. Here are milestones to know, tips to consider, and ways to make sure your years of planning will pay off in retirement.
Curated Video
Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
MarketWatch
How to use deductions to make the most of your paycheck
Paycheck deductions can feel confusing, especially when your pay stub is filled with numbers you can't make sense of. Here's how to use those deductions to maximize your financial benefits.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nancy MacLean -Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America
Nancy MacLean is an award-winning scholar of the twentieth-century U.S., whose most recent book, Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America, has been described by Publishers Weekly as “a...
Curated Video
Taxation in the Federal System
Taxation in the Federal System recognizes that the largest source of income for the federal government is taxes by describing various types of taxes and the role of the IRS.
Curated Video
Owed to the IRS
Taxes are withheld from employees’ gross earnings each pay period. The taxes are sent by the employer to the respective government agencies. Additional calculations are required to determine the amount the employer must send to the IRS.
Curated Video
Mixed Economies Rule the World
This newscast will discuss why mixed economies are the best economies.
Healthcare Triage
The Healthcare System of France
We've covered the United States and Canada. today, we cross the Atlantic to discuss the healthcare System in France. Their system is a combination of universal social insurance with some optional private overlays. It's expensive...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Joon Yun: Healthcare In The 21st Century
The 21st Century will be the Healthcare Century. Human endeavor creates prosperity, and health is an engine that powers human endeavor. Prosperous societies, in turn, consume more healthcare in a procyclical fashion. The effect of...
Bill Carmody
The Financial Advisor Revolution
In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Jay Hummel, author of "The Essential Advisor," about the revolution happening in the financial advising industry. They discuss how technology is changing the way financial advisors engage with...
Hip Hughes History
Industrial Age in the US (1/2): Industrial Revolution & Populism
A short video lecture detailing the main concepts of the Industrial Age. Geared for the United States History Regents examination. Students who would benefit include juniors taking a U.S. History course or perhaps for reviewing the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Green New Deal vs. The Economy
How do we move fiscal policy from part of the problem to part of the solution? Nathan Tankus describes his recent work to better understand some of the gaps in the US economy.
The Business Professor
Employer Witholding Requirements from Employee Wages
Employer Witholding Requirements from Employee Wages