Personal Finance and Investments
Video Podcast 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.
Marriage and Money - In this personal finance video segment, we discuss the importance of both the husband and wife having credit established in their names and the role of communication about your finances in a marriage.
Newlyweds and Money - In this personal finance segment, we discuss the importance of newlyweds and money and how they should communcate and merge their financial styles together.
Teaching Kids About Money - Ever wonder when and how to teach your kids about money? This personal finance segment deals with teaching kids about money and the importance of financial education for students.
Emergency Savings Fund - In this personal finance segment, we discuss the need and amount of an emergency savings fund. We also cover why having 3-6 months of wages in a savings fund came to be.
Savings Bonds - Although savings bonds may not be used today as much as they were in the past, they still may have a place in your portfolio. They do have some tax benefits and are virtually risk-free.
The Risks Involved in Stocks and Bonds - In this personal finance segment, we cover the risks of owning stocks and bonds. We also cover the risk of owning a stock or bond in a company that is through bankruptcy.
Purchasing Stocks and Mutual Funds - What should you look for when purchasing a stock and should you purchase individual stocks or look to a mutual fund. In this personal finance segment, we cover why a professionally managed fund might be your best choice.
Diversification and Risk - In this personal finance segment, we cover the importance of diversification. We also cover topics such as changing your investment portfolio as you life changes, how much risk you should carry in your portfolio as you age and amount of risk in retirement.
Stocks and Bonds - Gene Padgham from JSU talks about several investments topics
Savings and Budgets - What are some of the most important topics for college students and young adults. In this video segment we cover saving for retirement and budgeting.