MODULE 14: CSE PART 4, ELEMENTS 4.7-4.9

Module Description

Concepts and Topics: Power of compound interest; Diversification and reducing investment risk; Risk and return: stocks versus bonds; Random walk theory and stock prices; and Indexed versus managed equity funds

Using the corresponding slides 45-64 in Part 4: Twelve Key Elements of Practical Personal Finance PPTX or PDF, take notes while you:

Read

Read about Elements 4.7, 4.8, and 4.9; (p. 199-213 in the 3^rd edition of your Common Sense Economics textbook).

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WATCH

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Watch 3 content presentations:

Element 7

Element 8

Element 9

Watch 4 videos: (i) CSE Slice of Life 14 (5:19); (ii) CSE 4.7 St. Louis Fed- Compound Interest (7:25); (iii) CSE 4.7 Absa Savings- Marshmallow test (2:30); and (iv) CSE 4.8 Fun with Dick and Jane- Personal finance (2:45).

LISTEN

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