Personal finance for college students

Great summer jobs for teens and college students

Want a job over summer break? Here are 20 ideas.

How to eat healthy on a budget

Knowing what to buy and how to prep are key.

Save money when shopping online

Get what you need without overpaying.

How to keep FOMO from hurting your finances

This feeling could lead to overspending.

Why mental health matters for your money

Your well-being can affect your finances—and vice versa. Here's why, plus ways to keep them in check.

The power of investing when you're young

Learn about compounding and why it matters.

Invest for your goals today
and after graduation

Download the Fidelity^® app and take
charge of your financial future.
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How to save money in college

Boost your savings while getting a degree.

5 steps to learn how to budget

Having a budget helps you understand where your money goes and can help you reach your financial goals.

Guide to emergency savings

Here's what you need to know about emergency savings.

20 side-hustle ideas that could bring in cash

Need extra income? These gigs might do the trick.

How to start saving money

Spend money as soon as you get it? Looking to save more? Well, the good news is that it’s never too late to start building better savings habits. Watch our video for some simple ways to get started.

What is compound interest?

Compound interest can help savings grow. Here's how.

What is the stock market?

Learn the basics on where to buy and sell stocks.

Diversification explained

Learn why diversification is important and how to get started.

What is market volatility?

You've probably heard the term "market volatility." But what exactly is it and how does it work? Watch this video as we break it all down.

Understanding risk tolerance

Watch this video to learn what risk tolerance is, how it can change, and how to determine yours.

What's the difference between investing and trading?

Think watching a movie vs. swiping social media.

How to buy stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds

A beginner's guide to building your investment portfolio

Investing to meet your goals

Here are the key things to think about before investing.

Stocks vs. ETFs vs. mutual funds: Which is right for you?

Let's compare these 3 investment types.

What are stocks?

Here's what every investor should know about stocks.

ETFs explained

Want to learn more about ETFs? Here's a deep dive into how they work.

4 steps to picking your investments

Here's what to do after putting money in your investment account.

How to build credit at 18

Use these 7 tips to help build your credit at 18.

What affects your credit score

A credit score is like a report card helping banks and credit card companies make decisions about lending you money.

How your credit score may save you big money

You're constantly surrounded with info about how important your credit score is.

Whenever you buy something, you have choices on how to pay for it. Two of those being a debit or credit card. But how are they different? Check out our video to learn how each card works and which may be best for you.

7 credit card tips

Make credit cards work for you by maximizing rewards while avoiding debt.

6 credit card fees to avoid

Avoid these fees and make the most of credit cards—for free.

How to manage student loan debt

Don’t let stress take control, you’ve got options.

10 high-paying jobs in growing fields

Some don't even require a 4-year degree.

How to negotiate a job offer

Tips for getting the salary and benefits you want.

How tax brackets work

If your marginal tax rate is 24%, that doesn’t mean you’ll lose 24% of your income to taxes. Here’s why.

Side hustle money moves

Make running your side gig less of a job.

Got student loans?

To see how debt affects you now and later, try our Student Debt Dashboard.