Financial Literacy Videos

K-6 Videos in eMedia 7-12 Videos in eMedia Online Videos

K-6 Videos in eMedia

The following videos come from the Utah Instructional Media Consortium (UIMC), PBS Utah, PBS and other media resources licensed by UEN. K-12 Utah Educators and students have access to these videos through Utah's Online Library - eMedia. Login to Utah's Online Library, use the eMedia link, search for the particular video you are interested in and preview or download the video.

Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3
Familiar storybook characters apply basic digits to big concepts like billions and dollar bills. One story explores the world of money, while another answers the question, "How Much Is a Million?"
Cyberchase. Episode #120-Trading Places.
In a race to rebuild their cybercraft and save Marbles, Digit and the kids learn to trade and barter and eventually create a monetary system. But who will finish first?!! Math target: teaching monetary systems and how to count and calculate money and exchanging of goods.
Write Now. Budgets
List the products you use each day. How much money will you have to earn to afford to live on your own? This short segment provides a visual prompt for creative writing and Language Arts.
Write Now. Money
Do you ever feel like you are throwing away money? Why or why not? This short segment provides a visual prompt for creative writing and Language Arts.

7-12 Videos in eMedia.

Adjusting Your Withholding
Expecting a tax refund? It's better not to get one at all. Here's why.
Frontline. The Merchants of Cool
Teenagers today have more money and independence than ever before. FRONTLINE explores the culture in which today's American teenager is growing up and how they've come to view themselves and their parents.
Frontline. Can you Afford to Retire?
Frontline reports that baby boomers are heading for a shock as they hit retirement: vanishing pensions and inadequate 401(k) savings. What can be done?
Paying for College with the Greenes
Howard and Matthew Greene introduce the most basic concepts behind paying for college with their well-known honest and reassuring approach. They go behind-the-scenes at major universities, meeting financial aid officers who provide firsthand glimpses into the decision-making process.
Suze Orman for the Young, Fabulous and Broke
In her inimitable straight-talking style, Suze provides powerful, insightful and often surprising guidelines for actions that can help young women and men at perhaps the most critical financial time of their lives - getting started!
Suze Orman: The Road to Wealth
In an accessible and dynamic question-and-answer format, Suze Orman tackles the issues of utmost importance to ordinary men and women struggling to manage debt, maximize their hard-earned money, gain a profitable return on their investments and ensure a comfortable retirement.
TV 411. Episode10
A young couple from Seattle with credit card debt visits a credit counselor to create a budget, learn how to clip coupons, and manage their money.
Write Now. Budgets
List the products you use each day. How much money will you have to earn to afford to live on your own? This short segment provides a visual prompt for creative writing and Language Arts.
Write Now. Money
Do you ever feel like you are throwing away money? Why or why not? This short segment provides a visual prompt for creative writing and Language Arts.

Online Videos

5 Ways to Save Money on Gas (Audio only)
Best ways to save money at the pump. Audio download and transcript available.
25 Divided by 5
25 divided by 5 is =14 and here is the PROOF.
25 Ways to Cut Your Spending and Save Money
A Lesson in Finances from The Cosby Show
Fun video clip where Dr. Huxtable teaches Theo how to manage his money using Monopoly money.
A Penny or $1 Million?
See the power of a penny that could double in value every day for a month. The video can be found at the bottom of the page.
Abbot and Costello "13x7 is 28"
A popular skit by Abbot and Costello.
Abbott and Costello "Two Tens for a Five"
Classic skit with Abbott & Costello.
Ad Techniques
Learn about how advertisers use many technique to reach their audiences.
Advertiser vs Consumer
A MSN ad shows the relationship between the advertiser and the consumer today. Link the words “Advertiser vs Consumer” to this video.
Advertising Techniques
Sample commercials depicting various advertising techniques.
Alice in Wonderland with Cheshire Cat
Alice asks the Cheshire Cat for directions. The only problem is that she doesn’t know where she is trying to go!
Annual Credit Report – Apartment
Catchy Jingle/commercial to help students remember the safe website for checking credit reports.
Annual Credit Report – Restaurant
Catchy jingle/commercial to help students remember the safe website for checking credit reports.
Bank Accounts
This video shows how someone compares the costs when choosing a place open savings and checking accounts.
Basics of the U.S. Income Tax Rate
What are tax brackets? How does the tax rate schedule work? Find out!
Beneath the Surface - Youth Interview LA homeless
Teens from the CK2 Corporate Kids / CyberKlub after school program interview homeless people in LA.
The Berenstain Bears & Mama's New Job
When Mama becomes a "business bear," the way work gets done around the house changes. Other members of the Bear family discover how to help more.
The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmes
Can Mama and Papa Bear find a way to keep the cubs from begging at the store?
The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money (1-2)
See how Brother and Sister earn money to buy their own jackets.
The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money (2-2)
See how Brother and Sister earn money to buy their own jackets.
Borrowing Money in Plain English
This video explains the risks and realities of borrowing money.
Budgets
This video shows how keeping a budget helps someone pay all his bills.
Building Credit and Keeping Yours Healthy
Bunny Money – Narrated by PrettySmartKid
Students will love this story of Ruby and Max. They are two little bunnies who are learning to shop and make spending decisions.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
See how Farmer Brown deals with his animals when they begin typing letters to him.
Coin Counting Games
Looking for a fun game to teach you to improve your coin counting skills? There is nothing like practicing to make you better! Get a piece of paper and a pen out to write down your answers. Each screen has 10 coins and will be on for 10 seconds each. Add the total of all 5 screens for the final answer.
The Coin Song
Fun song about counting coins.
Confessions of a Shopoholic Introduction
Confessions of a Shopoholic Green Scarf
Consequences of Consumer Debt
News report from FOX News, reporting $13T of private debt.
Copy Machines, a Security Risk?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the good, old-fashioned copy machine. But, as Armen Keteyian reports, advanced technology has opened a dangerous hole in data security.
Counting Coins at the Corner Store (less/greater than)
Video Project to help second grade students with their coin counting and use of greater than and less than signs.
Credit Card Debt
This story was shot as a part of a program on the economy and the environment. Spoke to Jay Stephens of Money Management International and Kenneth Polley of Charles Schwab about the current state of consumer credit, and how people can begin the process of getting out of debt.
Curious George at the Laundromat
George tries to use the washing machine and makes a mess.
Credit Card Debt - A Student's Story
This is a public service video in which a college graduate explains how living like a professional and accumulating credit card debt while in college forced a student to live like a student when she got out. From AIE.org
Damon Williams: 14 Year Old Investor on Track to Become Millionaire!
Damon Williams is a 14 year old investor with $50,000 already accumulated. Learn how he did it and the role his mother played in his investment strategy.
Dealing with Debt Collectors– Your Rights Text and video
Know your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
Debt Settlement by Suzie Orman
Suze Orman explains the four most critical components of the new credit card laws, that YOU need to know.
Deter, Detect, Defend
Fighting back against Identity Theft.
Did You Know?
Stunning statistics about the pace of our world.
Don't Buy Stuff You Can't Afford
SNL offers a revolutionary debt and money-management program.
“Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac
Don’t ever stop thinking about tomorrow…it’ll soon be here.
“Don’t Stop” by Glee
Don’t ever stop thinking about tomorrow…it’ll soon be here.
E Commerce, Yesterday and Today
Presentation on the evolution of E Commerce. Includes the development of the Internet and businesses such as E-Bay. Pros and cons are addressed.
Elmo Counting Coins
Elmo sings the Counting Coins song.
Entrepreneurship
Video encouraging viewers to open their minds and explore their options as an entrepreneur.
Envelope Budgeting: An Introduction
How to keep a budget using the Envelope Method of budgeting for planning your spending.
Envelope System Tutorial
Check out this step by step tutorial of how to budget using envelopes.
Evolution of E-Commerce
The evolution of e-commerce.
The FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) in 7 Easy Steps
From TED, “The first step in the financial aid process is the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" or "FAFSA". The FAFSA can seem like a very confusing application to complete, but this video lesson will take you through everything you need to know, step-by-step.”
The Federal Reserve and You
Field Trip to the Money Factory
Find out how money is created!
Figure it out. Renting vs. Buying a Home
Figure the math behind renting versus buying a home. It is NOT always better to buy.
Financial Literacy Video
Music video about money, debt, saving, budgeting…
For Me, For You, For Later
Free Credit Report?
This video shows what happens when one person gets a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com and someone else gets a “free” credit score from a TV ad.
Hey Honey Bunny! I Know My Money Money!
Help students learn the value of money with this catchy song.
How Do I Build Credit from Scratch?
How Many Millions are in a Trillion?
Econ4U interviewed a number of people in front of the White House to find out how much they knew about some basic economic concepts. In this video, we ask people how many millions are in a trillion. Econ4U.org/blog/
How Much Are College Basketball Players Worth?
Examine college basketball players’ financial value to their schools.
How Much Money is there on Earth?
Great question, right? Analyze how much money is floating around your world.
How to Communicate Your Strengths in a Job Interview
You know this is the job for you. Here's how to convince the person doing the hiring
How to Dress For a Job Interview
Walking into a job interview wearing the wrong attire is like showing up at a black-tie event dressed for a costume party. A bad move you'll instantly regret.
How to File a Complaint
Complaints help the FTC and other law enforcement agencies bring scam artists to justice and put an end to unfair and misleading business practices.
How to Make a Budget and Stick to It
Human Capital
This 3 minute video clip explains the concept of human capital and how it affects earning an income.
Identity Theft Video and Media
Multiple videos on identity theft and preventing it.
Inflation Overview
Are things getting more expensive? Why? How much?
Inflationary Language – Victor Borge
Ever tried to talk without numbers in your words?
Institutional Roles in Issuing and Processing Credit Cards
Who are the players in issuing and processing credit cards?
Insurance in Plain English
An introduction to the magic of compound interest and how it helps money grow over time.
Insurance Videos
Real life experiences, with teens talking about disability, life, health, and property insurance. Worksheets available on site.
Introduction to Compound Interest
Introduction to compound interest.
Introduction to Mortgage Loans
What is a mortgage and what are all of the numbers that go with it?
Investing Isn't Just for Rich People
For more than 40 years, Earl Crawley has been a parking lot attendant, never earning more than $20,000 a year. So how did he build a net worth of more than $1 million? Watch and see! Click on all numbers 1-3 for all clips.
Investing Money in Plain English
An introduction to the magic of compound interest and how it helps money grow over time.
Judy’s Tips – Financial Decisions
Judge Judy tells why it is important to, “Ten times measure, one time cut.” Link the words “Judy’s Tips – Financial Decisions” to this video.
Just Shopping With Mom
Little Critter is having a ton of trouble with his little sister. When the family goes shopping, his sister pulls groceries off the shelves, finds a way to get lost, and cries when she can't have all the candy in the candy aisle.
Life Lessons: Credit Card Debt
Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest Winners
Grand Prize Student made videos on the importance of saving.
Lorax – The Onceler Discovers the Truffula Forest
Great way to introduce natural resources. Watch the clip and have students list our natural resources and how they are used.
Money, Money, Money!
Fun kids song to help students learn the value of coins.
Money on the Mind
Does the amount of money we make influence our ethical behavior?
Money Song
Ralphie, Maxine and their friend sing about the realtionship of coins. From the Wowzies TV series.
Mortgage Interest Rates
How do interest rates influence a mortgage?
Mr. Holland's Opus - Final Scene
Mr. Holland finally gets to direct his opus.
Mr. Holland's Opus - Link to all
Links to all parts of Mr. Holland's Opus. Teacher to view prior to showing class and selecting applicable CLIPS. Do not show complete movie.
Muppet Show, Dr. Teeth – Money Song
Dr. Teeth from the Muppet Show sings about money.
One Penny US Coins Song
Learn about the US Coins.
Online Shopping Tips
A little research can help you get the best deal and avoid unnecessary hassles.
Payday Lending
This video shows what happens when someone gets a payday loan, but can’t pay it back right away.
Payday Loans (audio only)
Companies selling payday loans often charge high fees and interest rates. Consider other ways to borrow money, and compare the costs between your options.
PBS: How People Make Things
PBS Kids: This video and accompanying photographs developed for the PBS Mr. Rogers series show how sneakers, plates, construction paper, wagons and other goods are made.
Pizza Cravings and Credit Cards
Credit card companies don't give you the entire picture when they're trying to get your business. Do you know the real cost of items purchased on a credit card?
Ponzi Schemes
History of Ponzi Schemes and an explanation of how they work.
Protecting Your Credit- The Early Show
Chris Wragge speaks with business and economic correspondent Rebecca Jarvis about how to keep your credit score high.
Psychology and Advertising with Timmy
Join Timmy as he learns about persuasion in advertising.
The Real Origin of the Franchise – Sir Harold Evans
From Ted, “One of the most successful business models is the franchise, but it didn't originate with McDonald's. Sir Harold Evans describes the remarkable story of a beauty salon that allowed hundreds of women to own their own businesses.”
Roth IRAs
What is the Roth IRA all about?
The Rule of 72
How long will it take to double your money?
Safe Online Shopping
Money reporter Stacy Johnson has some tips to keep your online shopping safe.
Save Money by Eliminating 10 Things You Don’t Need
Great ways to save by making SIMPLE changes!!
Saving for Retirement in Plain English
An introduction to the magic of compound interest and how it helps money grow over time.
Saving Money (Compound Interest) in Plain English
A simple explanation of how money saved in a bank grows, thanks to compound interest.
Shopping Barbie Video Clip
Example of marketers targeting children.
Show Me the Money
Fun kids song to help them learn different coins.
The Smurfs and the Money Tree
Watch and see how the Smurfs learn that friendship and love is more important that material possessions.
Stanford Marshmallow Study Video Clip
Watch these kids squirm while being tempted with a marshmallow, recreating the Standford Marshmallow Study.
Stock Markets in Plain English
An introduction to the magic of compound interest and how it helps money grow over time.
Supermarket Savings
Consumer Reports reveals consumer traps in the supermarket.
Term and Whole Life Insurance Policies
What is the difference between term and whole life insurance policies?
Theo’s Holiday
Theo learns about money as the Huxtables stage an elaborate scheme to prove to him that living on your own is not what it's cracked up to be.
Time Value of Money
Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present. Time waits for no one.
Tuition Tips – The Early Show
Business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis discusses financial aid resources to help pay for college tuition.
Using Decimals to Understand Money
This video explains decimals using money as an example.
What is a “Good” credit score?
What is Bankruptcy?
What happens when someone cannot pay back their debt?
What is Identity Theft?
Identity theft affects millions of people each year. You can learn how to make protecting yourself from identity thieves part of your daily routine.
Where the Money Goes
Schoolhouse Rock animation of where tax money goes.
Will Smith’s Wisdom: Success Secrets for Young Entrepreneurs
Will Smith gives his advice on how he became so successful.