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PBS Digital Studios and the producers of It’s Okay to Be Smart bring you TWO CENTS, a new weekly series about personal finance for millennials and Gen Z.

Are Stock Options Worth It?

8m 13s

Equity compensation like stock options used to be reserved only for C-suite executives. But today it seems like most employers are offering them to their workers... but are these "golden handcuffs" worth the tax headache?

Episodes

  • Are Stock Options Worth It?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Are Stock Options Worth It?

    S5 E18 - 8m 13s

    Equity compensation like stock options used to be reserved only for C-suite executives. But today it seems like most employers are offering them to their workers... but are these "golden handcuffs" worth the tax headache?

  • Should You Buy the Dip?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Should You Buy the Dip?

    S5 E15 - 6m 6s

    When the stock market goes down, you might hear people encouraging you to "buy the dip". But what does that mean, and is it a good idea?

  • Are Payday Loans Ever a Good Idea?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Are Payday Loans Ever a Good Idea?

    S5 E14 - 5m 53s

    In desperate times, it might be tempting to visit a payday lender, but beware! These loans are engineered to keep you trapped in debt for years!

  • Games That Can Teach You About Money!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Games That Can Teach You About Money!

    S5 E13 - 7m 51s

    Since Monopoly came out in the early 20th century, there has been a long tradition of learning about money through games. With the rise of video games, that tradition is more popular than ever!

  • Do You Have a Money Disorder?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Do You Have a Money Disorder?

    S5 E12 - 7m 13s

    Money is inherently EMOTIONAL, so it makes sense that it gets tied up with our fears and anxieties. Sometimes, they can take over our rational decision making.

  • How to Build Credit from Scratch!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Build Credit from Scratch!

    S5 E11 - 5m 51s

    Building a credit history without a credit history can feel like a Catch-22, but we've got some strategies that can open the doors!

  • Should You Buy Drugs Abroad?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Should You Buy Drugs Abroad?

    S5 E9 - 9m 23s

    Prescription drugs cost way more in America than most other countries... but is it wise (or safe) to buy them abroad?

  • The Problem with Real Estate Speculation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Problem with Real Estate Speculation

    S5 E8 - 8m 21s

    There is a housing crisis in America, and though large firms buying up suburban houses isn't the cause, it may be exacerbating it in ways that are only just now becoming clear...

  • How Divorce Can Affect Your Finances!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Divorce Can Affect Your Finances!

    S5 E10 - 5m 30s

    Not gonna lie: divorce isn't pretty. But sometimes, it's the right call. But whether or not it's in your future, we should all know what happens to a couple's finances if the day comes.

Extras + Features

  • Welcome to Two Cents!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Welcome to Two Cents!

    45s

    PBS Digital Studios and the producers of It’s Okay to Be Smart bring you TWO CENTS, a weekly series about personal finance for millennials and Gen Z.

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