Learn the Basics
Banking & Credit
Bank accounts, cards, credit scores and how to use credit without getting stuck.
9 short lessons ยท read in any order
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Sign in or sign upChecking vs. savings accounts
What each account is for and how to use both.
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Debit vs. credit cards
They look the same, but the money works very differently.
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Credit scores
What a score is, who sees it, and what moves it.
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Credit utilization
How much of your limit to use, and why it matters.
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APR and interest
The cost of borrowing, explained in plain numbers.
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Authorized users
How being added to someone's card can help you start.
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Reading a credit card statement
Line by line, what every number means.
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Paying a credit card correctly
Statement balance, due dates, and avoiding interest.
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Avoiding unnecessary debt
Simple habits that keep balances from snowballing.
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