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Mutual Funds -
Investments instructional video with Patrick West
Just about all investments come with some element of risk. You may want to look at the role of Mutual Funds as part of your investment portfolio. Mutual Funds can offer diversification and should be looked at as a long-term investment. In this financial planning video series on Mutual Funds, Patrick West from the UAB School of Business delves into the role of Mutual Funds and some types of funds that might be a good investment for your portfolio.
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Career Services-Accepting and Negotiating a Job Offer -
CareerServices instructional video with Michael Lebeau
Looking for a job is hard work, but what do you do when a company says, we want hire you. This career services video series covers accepting the offer, negotiating your pay and benefits and giving notice to your current employer.
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Resumes -
CareerServices instructional video with Michael Lebeau
Michael Lebeau, from the UAB School of Business, does a great job with this video series on writing a resume. He cautions that a resume is to get an interview and the interview is to get the job. This video series is a must see for anyone that is considering applying for a job. A strong resume sells you and your abilities to potential employers. A good resume is similar to an ad or TV commercial about you, where you have 30 seconds to sell yourself.
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Kids and Money-Making an Impact -
Fundamentals instructional video with Tim Taylor
Their are so many ways that parents can have an impact on their children's lives, but creating a positive attitude and respect about money should be towards the top of the list. In this video series on Money and Kids, author and consultant, Tim Taylor talks about lessons that we should teach our kids when it comes to money. Mom and Dad, you may never know how much your kids watch your actions more than how you handle your finances.
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Cash Management -
Fundamentals instructional video with Joseph Newman
In this personal finance segment, Dr. Joseph Newman from the Auburn University-Mongomery School of Business covers the role of cash and cash management. He also covers the role of saving cash for larger purchases and how managing your checking accounts, joint checking accounts and electronic banking issues can have an affect on your finances.
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Time Value of Money and Paying Down Your Debt -
Fundamentals instructional video with Joseph Newman
In this video series focusing on the time value of money and paying down your debt, Dr. Joseph Newman from the Auburn University-Montgomery School of Business talks about how time value of money can work for you when you save or invest and works against you in areas such as having a high credit card balance. This is an important series for anyone to understand the concept of time value of money and how it can impact your finances.
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Purchasing an Automobile -
Fundamentals instructional video with Patrick West
With the cost of both new and used cars, it is important that you are educated about buying a car. In this personal finance video series, we cover important topics such as doing your research, automotive terms, invoice pricing, negotiating a price, closing the deal, buying a warranty, trading in your car, low or no interest financing and much more.
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Applying to College -
Fundamentals instructional video with Andy Green
Many high school students have a goal of attending college, but where do you start in finding the right college for you. In this important video series, Andy Green, with the Jacksonville State University Admissions Office tries to inform you about the application process, what you should consider in making your college choice, understanding the role of finances, understanding the role of a parent in the college selection process, when you should take the ACT or SAT examination and much more. This video series is a must see for anyone who has a child wanting to attend college.
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Understanding and Managing Credit -
Fundamentals instructional video with Rusty Yerkes
In this personal finance video series, Rusy Yerkes with the UAB School of Business covers the role of credit cards, the importance of having credit along with factors that can affect your credit score and the importance of knowing and monitoring your credit score.
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College Financial Aid -
Fundamentals instructional video with diane price
Financial Aid covers a broad range of financial instruments, from grants and scholarships to loans. The process of applying for financial aid can be complicated, but here's a roadmap to get you on your way.
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Personal Finance Basics -
Fundamentals instructional video with Buffy Murphy
In this video series Buffy Murphy with the Alabama Jump Start Coalition talks about personal finance basics. Topics include the first time home buyer, to opening a checking account, understanding ATM fees, the total cost of a car loan and much more. This is a great video series for someone that is out on their own for the first time.
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Risk and Insurance -
Insurance instructional video with Patrick West
In this personal finance video series on insurance, Patrick West, with the UAB School of Business covers a wide range of topics that could be of importance to your and your financial needs. Topics such as the role of risk, what you can do to reduce your premiums, how to buy insurance, purchasing life insurance, should you buy life insurance for your kids and much more are covered in this series. Watching this video series could go a long way to help you understand the need to minimize your risks.
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Insurance Planning -
Insurance instructional video with Patrick West
In this personal finance video series focusing on changing needs of insurance, Patrick West from the UAB School of Business covers important topics such as changing your beneficiary as life changes occur, what is credit life insurance, how insurance companies set their rates, should you use an estate planning attorney when setting up your insurance policies and much more.
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College Funding -
Fundamentals instructional video with Kay Ivey
In this video series, Kay Ivey, the Treasurer of the State of Alabama, discusses the Pre-paid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) program and the 529 Higher Education program. For someone looking to fund college education costs, both programs are something to consider.
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Real Estate and Rental Homes -
RealEstate instructional video with Tim Taylor
In this personal finance video series on real estate and rental property, Tim Taylor, author and real estate investor, covers topics such as the importance of doing your research before buying rental property, don't get emotional about your property as it can affect your judgement, the importance of location, financing and selling a home, should you use a realtor and much more.
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Mortgage Basics -
RealEstate instructional video with Rondey Sanders
Buying a home is a huge step for most families and it can very overwhelming. In this personal finance video series, Rodney Sanders, an experienced mortgage professional, covers some of the terms and things to consider for the first time home buyer or anyone looking to purchase a new home.
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Career Services-Managing Your Job Search -
CareerServices instructional video with Michael Lebeau
In this informative video series on how to manage your job search, Michael Lebeau with the UAB School of Business covers how a progressive job search can be effective. From developing a plan, doing the research, networking, identifying the companies that you want to approach to sending cover letters and resumes to follow up phone calls and handling their objectives, these topics are covered. This is an important video series for the serious career-based job seeker.
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Planning Career Goals -
CareerServices instructional video with Michael Lebeau
Before selecting a major or going after a new job, it may be best to spend some time planning your career path and goals. Part of this is understanding your personality and the type of jobs and industries that would appeal to your interests. In this important video series on career planning, Michael Lebeau from the UAB School of Business covers why a focused career plan is important to your future earnings.
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Skills Employers Value -
CareerServices instructional video with Michael Lebeau
This career services video series is a must see for any young person going into the job market. It covers topics such as being an employee of choice, job keeping skills, how to advance in your career, how to think like a manager and much more.
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Insurance -
Insurance instructional video with Patrick West
In this video series on different types and roles of insurance, Patrick West from the UAB School of Business why it is important that you protect your resources through insurance. Topics such as health, homeowners, disability and renters insurance are covered. Many people focus on building wealth, but in this segment on personal finance, we cover the role of protecting your assets.
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Home Owners Insurance and Umbrella Policies -
Insurance instructional video with Patrick West
In this personal finance video series dealing with home owners insurance and umbrella policies, Patrick West from the UAB School of Business covers topics such as documenting your possessions, different types of insurance policies and what is right for your needs, having high liability limits on your home, managing your deductible, how an umbrella policy might be right for you and many other topics.
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Personal Finance and Investments -
Investments instructional video with Gene Padgham
In this personal finance video series, Gene Padgham from the Jacksonville State University School of Business covers several important personal finance topics such as savings, kids and money, importance of communication about finances for married couples, stocks and bonds, diversification, mutual funds and many other topics.
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Interview Skills -
CareerServices instructional video with Michael Lebeau
In this career services video series, Michael Lebeau with the UAB School of Business covers how to conduct a successful interview from a real-world perspective. Topics cover how to dress for your interview, answering questions, body language, how to present yourself as the best candidate and many other topics. This is an important series for anyone wishing to change jobs and is a must before your next interview.
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Personal Financial Topics -
Fundamentals instructional video with John Burch
In this video series, John Burch, a retired financial advisor, covers topics such as diversification, savings plans, investment risk, working with a financial advisor, purchasing versus renting a home and much more.
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Identity Theft -
SpecialTopics instructional video with Dean Buttram
In this personal finance video series focusing on identity theft, Dean Buttram, with the Jacksonville State University School of Criminal Justice, covers some important aspects dealing with identity theft and ways to prevent it.
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Real Estate-Buying and Selling a Home -
RealEstate instructional video with Randle Weeks
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful time for families. In this personal finance video series, Randle Weeks, a realtor with over 35 years of experience, covers topics such as ways to sell your home, working with a realtor, the first time home buyer, getting pre-approved for a mortgage and much more.
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What every investor needs to understand about corporate banruptcy-part 2 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part two of an article provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission about how corporate bankruptcy affects individual investors.
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What every investor needs to understand about corporate banruptcy-part 3 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part three of an article provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission on how corporate bankruptcy affects individual investors.
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Online Brokerage Accounts-Safeguarding your money and personal information-part 1 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This series of articles provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission focuses on ways to safeguard your personal information and money when using on online brokerage account.
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Online Brokerage Accounts-Safeguarding your money and personal information-part 2 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
In part two of this article on safeguarding your personal information and money when using an online brokerage account, we cover some useful tips to help keep you safe.
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Online Brokerage Accounts-Safeguarding your money and personal information-part 3 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
In part three of the article on safeguarding your personal information and your money in dealing with online brokerage accounts, we will cover some more tips and resources if you have problems with your account.
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Certificates of Deposit-part 1 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This series of articles focuses on Certificates of Deposit (CD's) and includes information on different types, terms and much more.
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Tips for Avoiding Stock Scams -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article courtesy of the Securities and Exchange Commission focuses on the classic "pump and dump" scheme. Find out some ways to avoid this scam.
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Tips for Online Investing-part 1 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article compliments of the Securities and Exchange Commission focuses on tips for online investing.
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Tips for Online Investing-part 2 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
Part two of the article on tips for online investing focuses on what to do if you have a conflict dealing with online investing.
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529 Plans for College Funding -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission covers the two main types of 529 Plans to fund your child's college education.
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529 Plans for College Funding-Part 2 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part two of the article dealing with funding your child's college education using 529 Plans.
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529 Plans for College Funding-Part 3 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part three of an article about using 529 Plans to fund your child's college education.
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529 Plans for College Funding-Part 4 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part four of an article on using 529 Plans to fund college education expenses.
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529 Plans for College Funding-Part 5 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part five of an article about using 529 Plans to pay for college education expenses.
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Initial Public Offering-Why Individuals have trouble getting shares -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission covers why it is difficult for individuals to buy shares of an initial public offering.
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Stocks and Bonds-part 1 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC takes a look at stocks and bonds and what your investment choices can include.
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Stocks and Bonds-part 2 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part 2 of an article by the SEC on stocks and bonds.
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Determining your Risk Tolerance-part 1 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC covers the topic of risk tolerance and how it can affect your investments.
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Determining your Risk Tolerance-part 2 -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This is part 2 of an article by the SEC on understanding your risk tolerance and how it affects your investing.
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Index Funds -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC covers index funds or Unit Investment Trust (UIT).
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Mutual Fund Classes -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC covers the different classes of mutual funds.
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Old Stock and Bond Certificates -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC covers information on how to find out if old stock and bond certificates still have value even if they are not currently being traded.
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Lost or Stolen Stock Certificates -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC covers what you can do if you have stock certificates that have been lost or stolen.
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Stock Certificates-Proving Ownership -
Investments instructional video with Securities and Exchange Commission
This article provided by the SEC covers ways to prove ownership of stock certificates.
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