School of Money Basics
Master money before it masters you.
Founded by James Thornton · Paid off $67k in debt in 3 years
Nobody taught us this. Not our parents, not our schools. Here's everything you need to know about money — from your first paycheck to building actual wealth.
Learners
5,631
Lessons
24
Category
Money
Status
Active
Curriculum
Your first paycheck: what all those deductions actually mean
Federal, state, FICA, 401k — decoded.
The only budget system that actually sticks
Why spreadsheets fail and what works instead.
Credit scores: what they are and how to build yours fast
From no credit to 750+ in 12 months.
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Good debt vs. bad debt: the actual difference
9 min
Investing for beginners: index funds and why they win
18 min
How to file your own taxes (it's not that hard)
20 min
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James Thornton
Paid off $67k in debt in 3 years