Teens and money | 101 financial education for teens

Why everyone needs an emergency fund

Imagine you're a contestant on a reality show and are about to cross a crocodile-infested lake on a perilously skinny plank.

A roadmap for long-term goals

Whether you're saving for your first car or you want to live abroad for a semester, some financial dreams are bigger than others.

How to make some money

Thinking about getting your first job? You may be considering something more traditional—like working at a supermarket, restaurant, or even babysitting your neighbor’s kids.

Anatomy of a paycheck

Staring at your paycheck and wondering where all the money went? It didn't just disappear.

Put your money on a plan

Making a plan with your money is kind of like figuring out what to do with your day.

Inflation in 30 seconds

Curious about why your money doesn't go as far as it used to? Learn about inflation.

Baking bread and the power of compounding

If you've ever made—or seen someone else make—a loaf of bread from scratch, you've witnessed how something can grow exponentially.

Why a budget is a recipe for financial success

Flour. Eggs. Sugar. Salt. Butter. Alone, they are all just ingredients.

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.

Why everyone needs an emergency fund

Imagine you're a contestant on a reality show and are about to cross a crocodile-infested lake on a perilously skinny plank.

Spending plan in 30 seconds

Learn everything you need to know to set a budget for yourself.

What a chicken and egg can teach you about saving and investing

Here’s an easy way to understand the difference between saving and investing.

Your money is like a seed. Investing can help it grow.

Investing is not as scary as it seems.

Understanding the basics of investing

Investing is a powerful way to help your money grow.

Diversification: The healthy diet for investors

Do you eat just one kind of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day?

What’s your tolerance for risk?

Are you the kind of person that jumps right into the pool, someone who goes slowly down the ladder, or are you just happy to sit on the side with a toe in?

Picking a stock in 30 seconds

With so many kinds to consider, it can be confusing trying to pick a stock.

Dollar-cost averaging in 30 seconds

See how dollar-cost averaging can help you ride out the highs and lows of investing.

A newbie's guide to dollar-cost averaging

Dollar-cost averaging is when you invest equal dollar amounts at regular intervals—like $25 a month—whether the market or your investment is going up or down.

ETFs are the grocery baskets of investing

What's an exchange traded fund, or ETF?

What's a mutual fund? It's a lot like a burrito.

The easiest way to explain a mutual fund is in terms of a burrito.

Stocks are a piece of cake

When people talk about the market, they're usually talking about stocks. But what are stocks?

What pizza can teach you about investing: An introduction to fractional shares

Ever go into a pizza place with just 5 bucks in your pocket?

Sectors: As explained by a sneaker

As a sneaker I’m lucky enough to have a tongue. So I feel it’s my duty to tell you something important.

Investing is to barbecue as trading is to grilling

Many people think that investing and trading are the same thing.

Teaching teens about money