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Debt Explained in One Minute

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Overview

This course aims to explain complex concepts related to debt and finance in a concise and simplified manner. By the end of the course, learners will have a better understanding of fractional reserve banking, different types of bonds, economic stimulus, financial leverage, credit scores, debt consolidation, insolvency, interest rates, and various other financial terms. The course teaches individual skills such as understanding debt levels, underwriting, collateralized securities, and the implications of living above or below one's means. The teaching method involves presenting each topic in one-minute explanations. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining a basic understanding of debt and finance without delving into extensive details.

Syllabus

Fractional Reserve Banking Explained in One Minute.
Bonds (Corporate Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Government Bonds, etc.) Explained in One Minute.
Economic Stimulus (Monetary Stimulus and Fiscal Stimulus) Explained in One Minute.
Moral Hazard Explained in One Minute: AIG Bailout, General Motors Bailout, Bank Bailouts, etc..
Financial Leverage (Trading on Equity) Explained in One Minute.
Negative Interest Rates (Negative Interest Rate Policy or NIRP Implications) Explained in One Minute.
Credit Scores and Credit Reports Explained in One Minute.
Peer-to-Peer Lending (AKA P2P Loans or Crowdlending) Explained in One Minute.
Secured vs. Unsecured Loans in One Minute: Definitions, Explanations and Comparison.
Debt/Loan Consolidation, Refinancing and Restructuring Defined, Explained & Compared in One Minute.
Insolvency vs. Default vs. Bankruptcy: Three Terms Defined, Explained and Compared in One Minute.
Net vs. Gross (Income, Pay/Salary, etc.) in One Minute: Definition/Difference, Explanation, Examples.
Payday Loans (AKA Cash Advance Loans, Payday Advance Loans or Salary Loans) Explained in One Minute.
The Federal Funds Rate Explained in One Minute: Federal Reserve Interest Rate Superpower or Threat?.
The Federal Reserve's Discount Rate Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Implications.
Repurchase Agreements (Repo) & Reverse Repurchase Agreements (Reverse Repo) Explained in One Minute.
Living Below and Above Your Means Explained in One Minute: Examples, Implications, Politics, etc..
Liquidity Crisis/Squeeze vs. Credit Crunch: Definitions/Explanation and Comparison/Differences.
Unfunded Liabilities Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Tricky Unfunded Liability Examples.
Unfunded Liabilities Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Tricky Unfunded Liability Examples.
The Economics Behind Instant and Delayed Gratification Explained in One Minute: Consuming vs. Saving.
Underwriting (Insurance, Loans, IPOs, etc.) Explained in One Minute: Definition/Meaning, Examples....
Sovereign Debt (National, Government or Public Debt) Explained in One Minute: From Meaning to Crisis.
Sovereign Debt (National, Government or Public Debt) Explained in One Minute: From Meaning to Crisis.
(Broad) Types of Debt Levels Countries Have Explained in One Minute: Household, National & Corporate.
Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) Explained in One Minute: Did We Learn Our Lesson?.
The "Big Three" Credit Rating Agencies in One Minute: Standard & Poor's/S&P, Moody's and Fitch Group.
Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) Explained in One Minute: Definition, Risk, Tranches, etc..
Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) Explained in One Minute: Mortgage-Backed Securities 2.0?.
Why and How Do Asset Prices Collapse? Minsky Moments (Hyman Minsky) Explained in One Minute.
How Low Can Interest Rates Go? A One Minute Perspective on "Modern-Day" Central Banking Limits.
How Likely Is a Currency Reset in 2020 and Beyond? Currency Resets Explained in One Minute.
The Economics Behind Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Debt Over-Optimization Explained in One Minute.
The Economics Behind Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Debt Over-Optimization Explained in One Minute.
The Economics Behind Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Debt Over-Optimization Explained in One Minute.
Will the Dollar Collapse Due to Low Interest Rates and Quantitative Easing? A One Minute Perspective.
Can Central Banks Keep "Printing" Money/Currency Forever? Permanent Monetary Stimulus in One Minute.
Can Central Banks Keep "Printing" Money/Currency Forever? Permanent Monetary Stimulus in One Minute.
Deleveraging Explained in One Minute: From Definition to Examples.
The Problem(s) with too Much Debt Explained in One Minute.

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