{"id":2017,"date":"2026-08-08T07:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/finance\/?p=2017"},"modified":"2026-08-08T07:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:08:33","slug":"financial-literacy-explained-like-youre-5-beginner-friendly-literacy-crash-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/finance\/?p=2017","title":{"rendered":"Financial Literacy Explained Like You\u2019re 5: Beginner Friendly Literacy Crash Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ubgpoYqvZD0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hey there! This video is all about financial literacy, explained in a simple and friendly way\u2014perfect if you&#8217;re just starting out or if finance jargon feels a bit overwhelming. You&#8217;ll learn the basics about money and personal finance, like how to budget as a beginner, different budgeting methods, and some easy tips to get you started. I\u2019ll also break down investing for beginners, covering topics like compound interest, Roth IRAs, high-yield savings accounts, brokerage accounts, ETFs, and the essentials of investing if you are someone who is very socially conscious. Plus, we\u2019ll chat about passive income and multiple income streams. This quick and easy financial literacy crash course is designed to give young adults and everyone at every age practical money tips so you can start building your wealth with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Links Mentioned:<\/p>\n<p>Beginner Friendly Budgeting template: https:\/\/stan.store\/DigitalOlive\/p\/beginner-friendly-budgeting-template<\/p>\n<p>1:1 Financial Literacy Coaching: https:\/\/stan.store\/DigitalOlive\/p\/11-with-your-financially-literate-friend<\/p>\n<p>FREE Financial Literacy Resources: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/digital.olive\/<\/p>\n<p>Financial Literacy Books: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/digital.olive?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_Y0NES6AK51YDY4F0RWJ6<\/p>\n<p>Connect with me:<br \/>\nInstagram \u2192  digital.olive<br \/>\nTikTok \u2192  digital.olive<br \/>\nYouTube \u2192  digitalxolive<br \/>\nSubstack \u2192  digitalolive<br \/>\nSpotify Podcast \u2192 Your Financially Literate Friend<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps:<br \/>\n00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n04:06 Table of Contents<br \/>\n04:12 What is Financial Literacy<br \/>\n04:24 5 Core Principles of Financial Literacy<br \/>\n08:13 7 Different Types of Earnings<br \/>\n11:00 Steps for Budgeting<br \/>\n12:35 3 Types of Budgeting Methods<br \/>\n15:55 Beginner Friendly Budgeting Template<br \/>\n14:18 Top 3 Investment Accounts you can open Right Now<br \/>\n20:40 Compound Interest<br \/>\n23:18 Environmental, Social, and Governance<br \/>\n24:20 Resources to become MORE Financially Literate<br \/>\n26:10 Blooper Timeeee!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there! 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