The FinLit Blog
Money, explained simply.
Weekly articles on budgeting, credit, saving, investing, and taxes, written for young adults and financial beginners. No jargon, just the stuff you need to know, explained simply.
July 7, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Handle Money During Study Abroad: What Students Wish They Knew Beforehand
A practical guide on how to handle money while abroad: avoid foreign transaction fees, set up student banking abroad the right way, and budget for a semester overseas.
June 30, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Get Your First Card
A step-by-step guide to getting your first credit card and building credit the right way.
June 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Taxes Without the Panic: A Beginner's Guide to W-2s, 1099s, and Filing
A plain-English guide to the tax basics nobody teaches you: W-2 vs 1099, withholding, saving enough to cover what you owe, and how to file simply.
June 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Credit, Explained Simply: How to Build It, Use It, and Not Get Burned
Learn how to build credit from scratch, what affects your credit score, and the habits that keep your credit healthy.
June 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Investing Basics for Beginners: How to Start Growing Your Money
New to investing? Learn the basic core concepts: types of investments, the idea of compound interest, and how to think about risk as a beginner.
June 2, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Start Saving Money (And Why Starting Now Changes Everything)
The earlier you start saving, the more your money grows. Learn simple saving strategies for young adults and financial beginners - including the account most people don't know about.
May 26, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Make a Budget That Actually Works (Even If You've Never Done It Before)
A simple, step-by-step guide to building a budget that fits your real life. Budgeting rules, the best free tools, and one automation trick that does the work for you.