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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 (est.)
Start with Money Fundamentals

This course is in development

The syllabus below shows what it will cover. Lessons will appear here as they're published. In the meantime, Money Fundamentals builds the foundation for everything in this course.

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

Course modules

Planned modules. Titles and order may change as lessons are written and reviewed.

  1. 1Understanding Your Paycheck Coming soonGross vs. net pay, pay stubs, and the W-4.
  2. 2Taxes 101 Coming soonIncome, payroll, and sales taxes — and how filing a return works.
  3. 3Banking on Your Own Coming soonOpening your own accounts and choosing where to bank.
  4. 4Building Credit from Scratch Coming soonSafe ways to start a credit history.
  5. 5Renting Your First Place Coming soonLeases, deposits, roommates, and renters insurance.
  6. 6Buying and Financing a Car Coming soonTotal cost of ownership and how auto loans work.
  7. 7Insurance Basics Coming soonHealth, auto, and renters insurance; premiums and deductibles.
  8. 8College Costs and Scholarships Coming soonSticker price vs. net price, the FAFSA, grants, and scholarships.
  9. 9Student Loans Coming soonFederal vs. private loans, interest, and repayment options.
  10. 10Saving and Investing on Your Own Coming soonPutting what you've learned into practice with your first paycheck.
  11. 11Retirement Basics Coming soon401(k)s, employer matches, and IRAs — and why starting early matters.