Learn finance, step by step

What you'll learn

• 1 Check your credit score and DTI ratio
• 2 Determine how much house you can afford
• 3 Save for down payment and closing costs
• 4 Get pre-approved for a mortgage
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 List all debts with balances and APRs
• 2 Choose snowball or avalanche method
• 3 Calculate your debt-free date
• 4 Automate minimum payments on all cards
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 Understand compound interest and the Rule of 72
• 2 Choose between lump sum and dollar-cost averaging
• 3 Set a realistic expected return rate (7-10%)
• 4 Project your portfolio growth over 10-30 years
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 Calculate your net business profit
• 2 Estimate self-employment tax (15.3%)
• 3 Apply the QBI deduction (20% of net profit)
• 4 Calculate federal income tax on remaining profit
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 Calculate your monthly take-home pay
• 2 Allocate 50% to needs (housing, food, insurance)
• 3 Allocate 30% to wants (dining, entertainment)
• 4 Allocate 20% to savings and debt payoff
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 Track every disposal (sell, swap, spend)
• 2 Classify each as short-term or long-term
• 3 Calculate cost basis including fees
• 4 Apply 2026 capital gains brackets
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 Check current rates vs your existing rate
• 2 Calculate monthly savings at new rate
• 3 Estimate closing costs (2-5% of loan)
• 4 Calculate break-even: costs ÷ monthly savings
• + 2 more steps

What you'll learn

• 1 List all fixed costs (rent, salaries, software)
• 2 Calculate variable cost per unit
• 3 Determine your selling price per unit
• 4 Calculate break-even: Fixed Costs ÷ (Price − VC)
• + 2 more steps