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Money basics

4 min readBudgeting on your first jobYour first paycheck is smaller than your salary says. Here's how to read it and build a first budget in ten minutes.
5 min readWhat a Roth IRA actually isA Roth IRA is an account, not an investment. You pay tax now so qualified withdrawals later are tax-free. 2026 limits inside.
4 min readCredit scores, explainedA credit score runs from 300 to 850. Five things move it, and two of them do most of the work. Here's the breakdown.
3 min readEmergency funds: how much, and whereAn emergency fund is cash for surprises, not for plans. The standard target is three to six months of expenses. Start with one.
3 min readThe 50/30/20 rule50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings and debt, all from take-home pay. A starting point, not a law. Here's how to use it.

How businesses keep score, and how to read the scoreboard.

Accounting explained

4 min readWhat accountants actually doAccounting isn't just taxes. It's how a business keeps score. Here's what the work looks like, from an accounting senior.

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