It's a Money Thing
Who said financial education has to be all serious and boring?
It’s a Money Thing is the new way to learn about personal finance, because everything is better with cartoons.
Join our main character, Jen on her journey to understand everything there is to know about money.
Earning an Income
![Common Money Beliefs](/media/1770/common-money-beliefs.jpg)
Common Money Beliefs
Start thinking about the underlying beliefs that influence your financial decision-making.
![How to Save on Tuition](/media/1771/how-to-save-on-tuition.jpg)
How to Save on Tuition
Learn how to lighten the financial load of post-secondary education.
Saving
![Understanding Inflation](/media/1776/understanding-inflation.jpg)
Understanding Inflation
An introduction to the causes and effects of rising prices over time.
![Pay Yourself First](/media/1773/pay-yourself-first.jpg)
Pay Yourself First
Understand a simple but powerful behavior that will help you prioritize your savings goals.
![Responding to Financial Emergencies](/media/1774/responding-to-financial-emergencies.jpg)
Responding to Financial Emergencies
Learn a set of action steps that you can take to manage your money problems.
![Understanding Inflation](/media/1776/understanding-inflation.jpg)
Understanding Inflation
An introduction to the causes and effects of rising prices over time.
![Pay Yourself First](/media/1773/pay-yourself-first.jpg)
Pay Yourself First
Understand a simple but powerful behavior that will help you prioritize your savings goals.
![Responding to Financial Emergencies](/media/1774/responding-to-financial-emergencies.jpg)
Responding to Financial Emergencies
Learn a set of action steps that you can take to manage your money problems.
Credit
![Breakdown of a Credit Score](/media/1780/breakdown-of-a-credit-score.jpg)
Breakdown of a Credit Score
Learn how credit scores are calculated and why they are important.
![Boost Your Credit Score](/media/1777/boost-your-credit-score.jpg)
Boost Your Credit Score
Understand how to monitor credit reports and use the information to improve your credit score.
![Comparing Cards](/media/1779/comparing-cards.jpg)
Comparing Cards
Make informed decisions when it comes to using debit cards, credit cards and prepaid debit cards.
![Using Your Credit Card](/media/1778/using-your-credit-card.jpg)
Using Your Credit Card
Learn to foster a healthy relationship between you and your credit cards.
![Breakdown of a Credit Score](/media/1780/breakdown-of-a-credit-score.jpg)
Breakdown of a Credit Score
Learn how credit scores are calculated and why they are important.
![Boost Your Credit Score](/media/1777/boost-your-credit-score.jpg)
Boost Your Credit Score
Understand how to monitor credit reports and use the information to improve your credit score.
![Comparing Cards](/media/1779/comparing-cards.jpg)
Comparing Cards
Make informed decisions when it comes to using debit cards, credit cards and prepaid debit cards.
![Using Your Credit Card](/media/1778/using-your-credit-card.jpg)
Using Your Credit Card
Learn to foster a healthy relationship between you and your credit cards.
Borrowing
![Student Loans 101](/media/1782/student-loans-101.jpg)
Student Loans 101
Understand the differences between federal and private student loans, and areas to consider before signing on the dotted line.
![Demystifying Mortgages](/media/1781/demystifying-mortgages.jpg)
Demystifying Mortgages
Learn how mortgages work including the difference between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages, annual percentage rates, principal, interest and amortization.
![Student Loans 101](/media/1782/student-loans-101.jpg)
Student Loans 101
Understand the differences between federal and private student loans, and areas to consider before signing on the dotted line.
![Demystifying Mortgages](/media/1781/demystifying-mortgages.jpg)
Demystifying Mortgages
Learn how mortgages work including the difference between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages, annual percentage rates, principal, interest and amortization.
Investing
![Compound Interest Mind Bend](/media/1785/compound-interest-mind-bend.jpg)
Compound Interest Mind Bend
Learn the effects of compound interest and how starting to save early can translate into big savings in the long term.
![The Rule of 72](/media/1787/the-rule-of-72.jpg)
The Rule of 72
Go deeper into compound interest and learn a simple way to estimate how long an investment will take to double in value.
Managing Risk
Junior Bundle
![Spending Money](/media/1797/spending-money.jpg)
Spending Money
Your spending choices can easily be influenced by family, friends and popular culture.
![Giving Money](/media/1793/giving-money.jpg)
Giving Money
Giving a small portion of your savings or volunteering your time to a cause or charity is important and appreciated.
![Growing Money](/media/1794/growing-money.jpg)
Growing Money
An introduction to investing concepts that will help you grow your money in the future.
![Spending Money](/media/1797/spending-money.jpg)
Spending Money
Your spending choices can easily be influenced by family, friends and popular culture.
![Giving Money](/media/1793/giving-money.jpg)
Giving Money
Giving a small portion of your savings or volunteering your time to a cause or charity is important and appreciated.
![Growing Money](/media/1794/growing-money.jpg)
Growing Money
An introduction to investing concepts that will help you grow your money in the future.