How Money Works
Key money ideas, answered with real-life questions
Each concept starts with an everyday question, lets you change the numbers, then explains the idea underneath.
Lesson 1 · Time value of money
Try it →You win the lottery. How much do you actually take home?
Take the cash now or 30 yearly payments? See why a dollar today is worth more than a dollar later.
Coming next
Lesson 2 · How taxes work
Why is your raise smaller than it looks?
Compound interest
How long until your savings double?
Inflation
What will $100 buy in 20 years?
Interest on debt
Why does a credit card balance grow so fast?