Learn the fundamentals of high-yield savings accounts and how they can be used to grow your savings. This course covers important banking vocabulary, interest and APY, compound interest, account benefits and risks, and how to compare different savings options. You’ll also practice calculating potential earnings, explore how regular contributions can impact your savings over time, and learn what to look for when choosing and opening an account.
Estimated Seat Time: 20–30 Minutes
Learn the fundamentals of Roth IRAs and how they can be used to build long-term retirement savings. This course covers eligibility and earned-income requirements, annual contribution limits, the difference between contributions and investment growth, tax advantages, qualified withdrawals, and important account rules. You’ll also explore how investments such as index funds and ETFs can be held inside a Roth IRA, see examples of how regular contributions can grow over time, and learn what to look for when choosing and opening an account.
Estimated Seat Time: 20–30 Minutes