Money basics in 10 simple lessons

One idea per lesson. Each takes about two minutes. Start at lesson 1 and follow the "Next" button.

1Gross pay vs. take-home pay 2How to read your pay stub 3How tax brackets really work 4Social Security and Medicare 5Your W-4 and big refunds 6Your first budget 7Start an emergency fund 8Get the 401(k) match 9Pay off high-interest debt 10Grow savings to 3 to 6 months

Start hereLesson 1: Gross pay vs. take-home pay