Module 8
Investing
In this module, you’ll learn how investing helps your money grow and what makes it different from saving. It covers how compound interest works, how taxes and risk affect your returns, and the types of investments available. You’ll also explore how diversification and investment platforms can help you manage risk, and how wider economic factors influence investment performance.
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Introduction
Intro
Saving vs. investing
Video 1
3 min watchCompound interest
Video 2
3 min watchInvestment and taxes
Video 3
2 min watchRisk and tolerance
Video 4
3 min watchTypes of investment
Video 5
8 min watchDiversification
Video 6
2 min watchInvestment platforms
Video 7
2 min watchWider economic factors
Video 8
4 min watch
Introduction
Intro
All Adult Learning Modules
Budgeting
Module 1
In this module, you’ll explore how budgeting can help you plan ahead and manage the impact of rising costs.
Earnings
Module 2
In this module, you’ll learn how to understand your pay, spot any issues early and explore the different ways you can increase your income.
Freelance
Module 3
In this module, you’ll learn what freelancing involves, from getting paid to managing tax, expenses and day-to-day responsibilities.
Pensions
Module 4
In this module, you’ll explore how pensions work, from the State Pension to workplace and personal pensions, so you can plan ahead.
Debt
Module 5
In this module, you’ll learn how borrowing works, how to manage debt responsibly and where to get help if it becomes hard to handle.
Credit
Module 6
In this module, you’ll learn how credit works, different types of credit, how repayments are made and how interest and fees are calculated.
Mortgages
Module 7
In this module, you’ll learn how home buying works, the factors that shape affordability and how mortgages influence the overall cost.
Investing
Module 8
In this module, you’ll learn how investing works, how to manage risk and how to grow your money over time.