Bessemer Introduces Financial Literacy Video Library

For generations, Bessemer Trust has helped clients prepare for the opportunities and challenges of managing wealth.

Across the Board is our latest educational tool for client families. It's a series of brief, informative videos that teach essential financial concepts and tips using plain language and concrete examples. In the first installment below, we cover the basics of trusts, the importance of credit scores, and understanding asset classes.

	What Is a Trust? Ricky McRoskey, financial educator at Bessemer Trust, discusses the three key roles in every trust and explains the advantages of using one to pass assets to other people or organizations.
	What Are Asset Classes? Ricky presents the three core categories of investments: stocks, bonds, and hard assets.
	What Is Asset Allocation? Successful investing comes down to one primary factor — choosing the right mix of assets to own.
	What Difference Does a Credit Score Make on Your Finances? Ricky explains what a credit score is and its impact on your life — and wallet.
	How Is a Credit Score Calculated? Ricky introduces the five key factors behind your credit score and tips to improve it.

In the future, we’ll address topics ranging from retirement planning and other investment concepts to real estate and charitable giving. Visit acrosstheboard.bessemer.com to watch additional videos from Bessemer.

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