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12 Things Schools Don't Teach Teens About Money

Money and finances can seem super complicated, but they're really not! Charley Raine continues her visit with Ann M. Covington of CovingtonAlsina to chat about credit cards, buying a car, car insurance, renter's insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, Health Savings Accounts, 401K, IRA, 457, and ROTH retirement accounts.

In this video we cover: credit cards, debit cards, buying a car, car insurance, renter's insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, IRA, 457, and ROTH retirement accounts.

Special thanks to Ann M. Covington (Alsina), CFP®, CPWA® of CovingtonAlsina — www.covingtonalsina.com

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