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Selected videos for understanding saving and investing. Start with a topic, then use the notes below each video to guide your learning.

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6 videos

SAVING / 01
FDICchannel · Government agency

FDIC Deposit Insurance

Learn which deposit products federal bank insurance covers—and why investments are different.

Watch for: Coverage by depositor, bank and ownership category. For credit unions, check NCUA coverage separately.
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SAVING / 02
NerdWallet · Commercial publisher

Compound Interest Explained

Explore how earning interest on prior interest can change a balance over time.

Try afterward: Use our growth calculator to compare time horizons. Constant returns are illustrations, not forecasts.
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SAVING / 03
Business Insider · Commercial publisher

Savings Rates: High-Yield Savings & CD Options Explained

Learn about savings-rate comparisons and the trade-offs between access and a fixed CD term.

Keep in mind: Confirm current APYs, fees, withdrawal terms and federal insurance directly with the institution.
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INVESTING / 04
Charles Schwab · Financial-services provider

Investing Basics: ETFs

A provider-produced introduction to exchange-traded funds and how they trade.

Watch for: Holdings, strategy and cost. An ETF can be indexed or active, broad or concentrated; it is not automatically low-risk.
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DEBT / 05
NerdWallet · Commercial publisher

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche Method

Compare paying the smallest balance first with targeting the highest interest rate first.

Keep in mind: Maintain required payments on all debts. Under comparable assumptions, targeting the highest rate generally reduces interest; motivation and circumstances also matter.
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RETIREMENT / 06
Vanguard · Financial-services provider

401(k) Match + HSA Basics

A provider-produced conversation about workplace retirement benefits and health savings accounts.

Check separately: Match eligibility and vesting; HSA eligibility and qualified-expense rules. Tax treatment can differ by state.
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