Crash Course
Chekhov and the Moscow Art Theater: Crash Course Theater #34
Get ready for Russian modernism. Mike is teaching you about the playwrighting of Catherine the Great, Anton Chekhov's plays, the Moscow Art Theater, and the acting theories of Stanislavski. It's all very real, and very modern. From a...
Crash Course
The 2008 Financial Crisis: Crash Course Economics
Today on Crash Course Economics, Adriene and Jacob talk about the 2008 financial crisis and the US Goverment's response to the troubles. So, all this starts with home mortgages, and the use of mortgages as an investment instrument. For...
MarketWatch
Why your 40s are a great time to boost retirement savings
There are so many financial responsibilities in your 40s - such as raising a family, paying a mortgage or even opening a small business - and retirement planning can sometimes fall through the cracks. Here's how to keep saving for your...
Healthcare Triage
Zoning Rules Can Keep People in Bad Neighborhoods
We’ve talked about how housing is important for health. We’ve talked about how we can improve access to housing through stimulation of production through the LIHTC. We’ve talked about how we can improve access through vouchers and...
MarketWatch
Should I refinance my mortgage? Here's how to decide.
Mortgage rates are significantly lower than a year ago. For homeowners who bought at high rates, it might be a good time to refinance - but that comes at a cost. So, is now a good time to pull the trigger? Here's what to consider.
MarketWatch
Is renting the new buying? It depends on where you live
Rising home prices and high interest rates have made renting cheaper than owning in top metropolitan areas. In the ongoing debate of renting versus owning, here's what to consider in today's competitive market.
MarketWatch
Here's the magic mortgage rate that could get homeowners to sell again
The housing market has been frozen recently. With higher mortgage rates and inflated home prices, what’s the incentive to sell? Here's how low rates would need to get for people to start putting their houses on the market again.
Let's Tute
Introduction to borrowing and investments
This session helps you to learn what is borrowing? and its various Investment options. 1] Mortgage 2] credit card 3] Borrowing types 4] Interest Rates with example 5] Monthly Budget 6] Investment and investment options
Curated Video
Hoovervilles: Shantytowns of the Great Depression
As the Great Depression worsened in the 1930s, thousands of Americans lost their jobs and eventually their homes. Shantytowns dubbed “Hoovervilles” named after unsympathetic President Herbert Hoover, spread across the U.S.
MarketWatch
How to take advantage of rising interest rates
Interest rate hikes are often portrayed as a bad thing for consumers, but when it comes to investing, they could present opportunities for profit. Here's what you need to know.
MarketWatch
Should I buy or rent? We demystify the eternal debate
The housing market remains competitive for owners and renters alike, leaving many Americans to wonder which is a better option for them. Here are the pros and cons to consider for each.
PBS
How to Build Credit from Scratch!
Building a credit history without a credit history can feel like a Catch-22, but we've got some strategies that can open the doors!
PBS
Is There Such a Thing as Good Debt?
Some say that debt is the gateway to your goals, others say it's a ball and chain that will drag you down... So who's right?
Professor Dave Explains
The Functions of Modern Banks
Now that we are talking about personal economics, we need to discuss the purpose of banks. Unless you're hoarding cash in your mattress, you need a bank for the safekeeping of your funds. What does a bank do? What are checking accounts,...
PBS
The Problem with Real Estate Speculation
There is a housing crisis in America, and though large firms buying up suburban houses isn't the cause, it may be exacerbating it in ways that are only just now becoming clear...
MarketWatch
A complete guide to buying your first home
There are many things to consider and steps to complete when purchasing any home or property - especially your first. Here's what to know to make sure you're prepared and set up for success.
MarketWatch
What is a HELOC and how to use it in an emergency
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can help you create a rainy day fund. Here's how to do that.
MarketWatch
Use your mortgage statement to cut your tax bill
Learn how to read the fine print of your monthly mortgage statement, there's a wealth of information on how to save on income taxes when the time comes.
MarketWatch
REITs 101: How to invest in real estate without a down payment
Are you interested in investing in real estate but don't have enough money for a down payment? Here's how Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can help.
MarketWatch
Is real estate a good path to financial independence?
Real estate has traditionally been a popular path to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), but with high home prices and rising mortgage rates you may be wondering: is real estate still a good path to financial freedom?
MarketWatch
Is now a good time to buy a house?
Should you buy real estate now or should you wait for market conditions to improve? We asked MarketWatch's real estate reporter Aarthi Swaminathan for a deep dive into whether now is the right time to buy a home.
MarketWatch
These tax traps could derail your early retirement plan
If you’re part of the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement, your plan is to retire well ahead of traditional retirement age. Watch out for these unexpected tax bills.
MarketWatch
Why echoes of the 2006 crisis are haunting the housing market
The question now is whether a downturn in the housing market would bring the broader economy along with it.