Topics

Five areas of personal finance, explained from the ground up.
Pick what's relevant to you—or start from the beginning.

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Budgeting & Cash Flow

Learn where your paycheck should actually go. How to allocate money, build a system that works, and stop feeling like you're always behind.

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Sinking Funds Explained 8 min Automating Your Finances 9 min Understanding Your Paycheck 9 min
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Saving

Emergency funds, savings accounts, and how to actually start saving when it feels impossible. No judgment, just practical steps.

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How to Track Your Net Worth 8 min Compound Interest: The Math Behind Long-Term Growth 10 min Emergency Funds: How They Work and What Determines the Right Size 10 min
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Credit & Debt

Credit cards, credit scores, interest rates, and debt payoff strategies explained clearly. Understand how credit actually works.

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Building Credit from Scratch 9 min APR vs APY: What's the Difference? 8 min How to Read Your Credit Report 9 min
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Investing Basics

Stocks, bonds, index funds, and retirement accounts explained for complete beginners. No jargon, no assumptions—just clarity.

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HSA: The Most Tax-Advantaged Account You're Probably Ignoring 9 min Dollar Cost Averaging Explained 8 min Roth vs Traditional: Which Account Type Wins? 9 min
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Taxes

How taxes actually work—brackets, deductions, credits, and why your refund isn't free money. Concepts explained, not advice given.

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Filing Taxes for the First Time: How the Process Actually Works 12 min How Tax Brackets Actually Work 10 min Tax Deductions vs. Tax Credits: How Each Reduces Your Bill 10 min

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