http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:20:37 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 10:20:37 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76739 This overview covers an introduction to simple interest and compound interest, illustrates the use of time value of money tables, shows a matrix approach to solving time value of money problems and introduces the concepts of intrayear compounding, annuities due, and perpetuities. A simple introduction to working time value of money problems on a financial calculator is included as well as additional resources to help understand time value of money. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=382272 DollarsFromSense.com is an interactive financial education site developed by a team from Baruch College and Miami University of Ohio for college-aged students and recent graduates. This project was funded by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The interactive website, free of advertising, provides glimpses of young adults facing real life decisions on how to use investments to achieve a wide range of goals. There's information on how to set financial goals and explanations on the different types of investments and the "Top 10 Basic Things to Know" in personal finance.Color posters, in pdf formats, to promote this website are available by contacting Rita.ormsby@baruch.cuny.edu. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86594 This interactive tutorial teaches the basics of searching for company information. The guide is specifically designed for Indiana State University freshman and sophomores, but is appropriate for any adult learner who is unfamiliar with the material. Fundamental concepts of conducting company research are linked to illustrated, step-by-step guides demonstrating how to search a variety of online business resources. Embedded quizzes offer the user the opportunity for gauging their mastery of the material. This tutorial is used by students in freshman English and business classes, distance learners, and university career center clients doing research prior to interviews. Note: Access to many of the databases is restricted to the ISU community. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82523 Explains the basics of investing in mutual funds and describes related library resources. Based on a workshop developed by Professor Gerry Jiao and the SEC publication "Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds״. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84589 In this lesson plan, students will learn how using credit differs from paying in cash, by check, or by debit card. They will learn why credit has costs, and what the influences are that affect the cost of credit. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89336 This is series of audio lectures on financial calculations. It includes information on present value and future value, and students are able to work problems as they progress through the lecture. Students need a financial calculator and can download RealPlayer for the lecture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84551 In this lesson students will learn about the basic components and terminology of individual health insurance. Students will make decisions about the value of insurance protection and will identify trends in the cost of medical care in the United States. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=338098 This site helps individuals and businesses determine whether they have exceeded the FDIC deposit insurance limits at any one back. A series of six tutorials are included to help individuals understand how to use the estimator. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=271784 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Foundation (AICPA Foundation) provides the Penny Wise lesson plans to assist teachers in introducing financial topics and concepts to elementary and middle school students. The Penny Wise lesson plans include exercises on preparing a budget, making price comparisons, reconciling bank statements and calculating interest. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=577971 This online course from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center is designed to help organization's develop, implement, and test a workable business continuity plan to prevent the interruption of mission-critical services, even in the event of a major business interruption. It cconsists of 8 modules, assignments, and quizzes.