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Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this program we'll learn how to stay safe before going to school, how to stay safe when traveling to school and how to stay safe throughout the school day. Every day, students will need to stay informed on how to keep safe from the virus. COVID-19 is caused by a germ that can make the body sick. The virus enters a body when it's on your hands, when you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. The virus is so small you can't see it which is why it is so...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In How to Plan for the Perfect Retirement, Professor Dana Anspach of Sensible Money, LLC will be your step-by-step guide to help you create the future you want. No matter how old you are or how far along in your working life, it's never too early or too late to develop a plan that works for you.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the costs and availability of healthcare coverage, the pros and cons of two spouses retiring at the same time, when to start taking Social Security payments, and rules related to required minimum distributions from your retirement accounts—all of which will figure into the many financial decisions you'll make in the earliest years of retirement.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Discover the crucial actions and decisions you'll face in the five years immediately prior to your retirement. You'll learn about the importance of building up cash reserves; how and why to simplify your financial life; when to begin taking Social Security; whether or not to downsize your home; and, if you have a pension, whether to take that payout as a lump sum or as an annuity payout.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Don't make your crucial decisions about Social Security, health insurance, or your tax strategy based on outdated information or what anyone else did. In this episode, you'll learn about the pros and cons of all your decision options. The reward for getting these decisions right can be worth thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
If you're a mid-career parent, you'll have some decisions to make when funding your child's college versus funding retirement accounts for yourself. You'll also want to make sure you're using your company's benefits to your best advantage. In this episode, you'll learn how to address those issues, plus why tax-deductible contributions to a retirement plan might not be the boon you think it is.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Where should you put your money when saving for retirement? That feels like the million-dollar question, and the sheer amount of information out there is overwhelming. Understand why discipline, not superior skill, will be your key to success as you learn how stocks, bonds, and mutual funds work, and the differences between active and passive investing.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Discover the many aspects of retirement planning that you'll need to consider when working toward financial security for your later years. Explore the differences between the go-go, slow-go, and no-go years of retirement, and why your plan must address the specific needs of each period. And when considering financial products, learn to differentiate between a salesperson and a true advisor.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Most of us consider our trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive as among our most important estate-planning documents. But in this episode, you'll see why these are equally crucial: the titling of your accounts and property, and setting up beneficiary designations on your retirement accounts, life insurance, and investment accounts.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Many of us resist the idea of creating a budget, but having a handle on your spending is the starting point to financial success. Compare and contrast two different ways to create a personalized spending plan. You'll also learn how to make some crucial planning decisions, including whether to pay down debt first or boost savings and whether to rent or buy a home.
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this program we'll learn safety measures to consider before opening schools, how to reassure children during the pandemic and how teachers can take care and protect themselves. Schools are an essential part of the wellbeing of communities. They provide a safe place for learning, help develop social and emotional skills, attend to students nutritional needs and offer physical activity and health support. Now their role is expanding to educate students...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
You might have heard some "rules of thumb" about financing your retirement, and they might point you in the right direction. But in this episode, learn why no generality, statistical average, or one-size-fits-all answer will work for you. Instead, learn how to accurately estimate how much money you will need by creating a series of personalized expense, income, and withdrawal timelines.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Creating a secure retirement plan that meets all your needs is complex, with lots of integrated moving parts. Small decisions you make now can have major consequences for your financial security later on. Explore 10 questions that can help point you to a plan for your perfect retirement.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Look into four main strategies for withdrawal. For example, what is the income-only approach to retirement savings and is it right for you? Dig deep into annuities as a vehicle for your retirement and learn why this sometimes-controversial product is neither all good nor all bad. You'll learn about the other three main types of annuities as well: income, deferred-income, and variable.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
We all have one important thing in common about our retirement: We do not want to run out of money! Examine the five major risk categories every retiree will face and learn the key aspects of developing a responsive and resilient financial plan to address these risks in retirement. Then you'll be in solid shape to weather any storms that might come along.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
DC contains an array of beautiful green spaces. Among many, discover the story and the amenities of historic Rock Creek Park, and the riverfront walks and outdoor activities along the Potomac Heritage Trail. On the Anacostia River, visit Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, with its plethora of wildlife, and the botanical riches of the United States National Arboretum.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
At the home and estate of George Washington, trace Washington's early life, and his inheritance and expansion of the plantation now known as Mount Vernon. Tour the estate, highlighting the impressive interior features of the mansion, a major focal point of social and political life in Virginia. In nearby Alexandria, visit historic sites associated with the life and career of George Washington.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Witness the impact on Washington of the civil rights movement, beginning with the life and work of Frederick Douglass, and the national historic site of his home. As the focus of the episode, take an in-depth tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, its major galleries, and 36,000 artifacts that tell the nation's story through the lens of the black experience.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
At the first of three iconic war memorials, learn the poignant story behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and how this once controversial monument is now considered a masterpiece. From there, take account of the artistically conceived Korean War Veterans Memorial, and finally the World War II Memorial, and its moving tribute to the "Greatest Generation."
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