Money is confusing. We make it less confusing.
Short, visual videos on paychecks, banking, credit, spending, and the rest of real-world money. No lectures.
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Start with your situation
Step-by-step guides for the big money firsts, with the videos and calculators that go with them.
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I’m figuring out what comes after high school
After High School: College, Trade School, or Work?
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I need to pay for college or trade school
Paying for College: FAFSA, Aid Offers, and Student Loans
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I’m looking for my first job
Getting Your First Job
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I just got my first job
Your First Job and First Paycheck
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I have to do my taxes
Filing Your First Tax Return
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I’m thinking about getting a credit card
Your First Credit Card
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Confusing money word?
Plain-English answers with a real example. Most take two minutes or less.
- 401(k)
- APR
- Checking vs. Savings
- Cosigner
- Cost of Attendance
- Credit Report
- Credit Score
- Direct Deposit
- Emergency Fund
- FAFSA
- FICA
- Gross Pay vs. Net Pay
- Hard Inquiry
- Interest Capitalization
- Loan Term
- MSRP
- Net Price
- Overdraft Fee
- Premium
- Seasonal Job
- Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans
- Tax Bracket
- Tax Refund
- W-4
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Figure something out
Simple calculators that show the math behind the videos.
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Paycheck Calculator
Where Did My Paycheck Go?
Type in your wage or salary, pick your state, and see what actually lands in your account and where the rest went.
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Credit Card Payoff Calculator
What Does This Balance Really Cost?
Enter your balance, APR and monthly payment to see when you will be debt-free, what the interest costs, and what paying a little more saves.
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Moving Out Calculator
Can I Afford to Move Out?
Add your take-home pay, rent and the other bills that come with your own place to see the cash you need for move-in day and what is left each month.
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