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Learn FinanceInteractively

46 lessons · 45 puzzles · budget simulator · market trading · life scenarios. Built to go well beyond just reading.

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Financial Career Explorer

See salaries, budgets & wealth projections for 8 careers

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Monthly Budget Simulator

Allocate your monthly income across every major expense category and get real feedback.

Monthly take-home income:
/ month
Allocated: $3,725 of $4,000$275 remaining

93% of income allocated

$1,200(30%)
$0$2.4k
$400(10%)
$0$875
$275(7%)
$0$800
$250(6%)
$0$800
$150(4%)
$0$600
$600(15%)
$0$2.4k
$200(5%)
$0$800
$125(3%)
$0$800
$200(5%)
$0$800
$125(3%)
$0$600
$0(0%)
$0$1.4k
$200(5%)
$0$800

Compound Interest Calculator

See how money grows over time — the earlier you start, the bigger the difference.

Quick Scenarios — what if you saved this too?

Starting Amount
$1,000
$050000
Monthly Savings
$100/mo
$02000
Annual Return Rate
7% / yr
1%15%

S&P 500 averages ~10% historically. Use 5-7% for a conservative estimate.

Time Horizon
10 years
140 yrs

You Put In

$13.0K

Interest Earned

$6.3K

Final Balance

$19.3K

Growth Over Time

Year 0Year 3Year 6Year 9$0$5.0K$10.0K$15.0K$20.0K
Total BalanceAmount Contributed

The Power of Starting Early

Someone who invests $100/month starting at age 18 vs. 28 will have significantly more by retirement — even if the late starter contributes more total dollars. Time is the most powerful ingredient in compound interest. Einstein reportedly called it "the eighth wonder of the world."