Money After High School
The year after high school comes with a pile of new money decisions, often all at once. This course walks through each one in plain language, so your first lease, loan, or tax return isn't the first time you've thought about it.
- Difficulty: Beginner
- 11 modules
- Estimated time: 2 hr 20 min
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What you'll be able to do
- Read a pay stub and explain every deduction
- Understand the basics of filing a tax return
- Compare the real costs of renting and owning a car
- Explain premiums, deductibles, and the insurance you'll need
- Compare college costs, financial aid, and student loan options
- Explain employer retirement plans and why starting early matters
Lessons
Each module includes a short lesson, a visual explanation, a real-world example, an interactive activity, and a knowledge check.
- 01Understanding Your PaycheckGross vs. net pay, pay stubs, and the W-4.12 min
- 02Taxes 101Income, payroll, and sales taxes — and how filing a return works.16 min
- 03Banking on Your OwnOpening your own accounts and choosing where to bank.10 min
- 04Building Credit from ScratchSafe ways to start a credit history.12 min
- 05Renting Your First PlaceLeases, deposits, roommates, and renters insurance.14 min
- 06Buying and Financing a CarTotal cost of ownership and how auto loans work.14 min
- 07Insurance BasicsHealth, auto, and renters insurance; premiums and deductibles.12 min
- 08College Costs and ScholarshipsSticker price vs. net price, the FAFSA, grants, and scholarships.14 min
- 09Student LoansFederal vs. private loans, interest, and repayment options.14 min
- 10Saving and Investing on Your OwnPutting what you've learned into practice with your first paycheck.12 min
- 11Retirement Basics401(k)s, employer matches, and IRAs — and why starting early matters.12 min
- Final course quizScenario-based questions covering the whole course