Free Finance Tutorials, Articles, and Online Courses
In this section, you will find free finance and money tutorials. You will learn how to manage your credit, budget, and money through these free online courses.
Avoid an IRS Tax Audit
Secrets on what the IRS doesn't want you to know! Protect yourself from being audited by the IRS.
Can You Deck the Halls Debt Free?
Don't let holiday trimmings trim your savings. Learn some tips and hints to save money this Christmas and keep from going into debt.
Credit 101: What You Didn’t Learn in College
With college graduation comes many new concerns: getting a "real" job, an apartment, maybe a car. You’ll need to buy a good interview outfit, furnish that apartment and finance that car. And of course, it is summer, and you’ve worked hard for four years (maybe more) so you want a little fun in the sun, too.
Don’t Let Poor Estate Planning Hurt Your Family
An estate is more than just money. Even if your kids are grown-up with families of their own, you can probably remember scenes of intense sibling rivalry when they were younger.
Don’t Outlive Your Money
Are You Investing Wisely for Retirement? Just about everyone who had money in the stock market has experienced a precipitous drop in their net worth over the past couple years. Whether their portfolio was hit hard by failing tech stocks or corporate scandal, the end result is the same: less money, both for the near term and the future.
Fixed vs. Adjustable: Which Mortgage Is Right for
The housing market is hot and you need to know how to find the right mortgage so you can buy the right sized house, afford the payments, and keep your monthly costs down. Learn more about mortgages in this free tutorial.
Hiring a Tax Professional
Should you hire a tax professional? Examine our list of people that should seek an accountant around April 15th.
How Do I Dispute my Credit Report?
Your credit is very important in your personal and professional life. Will you get the house loan? Can you buy that new car? Finding out what's on your credit report and then being able to dispute errors is essential. Find out how with examples in this great free tutorial.
How Do I Research Stocks?
The Internet is a great tool for stockholders. With stock ownership at its highest levels ever, researching stocks has become one of the best uses on the web. Find out how to research and buy stocks with this tutorial.
How Do I Save Money on my Utilities?
Some great tips and ideas on how you can save money in your budget on utilities.
How Do I Save Money on my Wireless Bill?
Cell phone usage has exploded in the recent years. Unfortunately, cell phones can bring with them large bills if users are not careful about their minutes. Find out how to save money on your wireless bill with this easy to follow tutorial.
How Do I Teach My Children Fiscal Responsibility?
The biggest answer to this question is, “Do not buy them everything!” If you want your children to understand that it is nott possible to purchase anything and everything, and that we must evaluate the importance we place on things to determine whether we truly “need” them, it is up to you to instill these ideas in your kids.
How Much Money Should I Save?
How much money should I have in my savings account? This important question will help you during budgeting and during times where money is tight.
How to Consolidate Your Debt
Learn how to consolidate your debt using a counseling service or just learn how to pay down your credit card debt with this free tutorial.
How to Get a Copy of My Credit Report
Knowing your credit history and rating can be an important part of planning future purchases such as a home or a vehicle. Some employers even check credit reports to assess the whether a job candidate is deemed a “responsible” person, as evidenced by their open credit lines and history of on-time payments.
Shape Up Your Spending
Written for college students though can be effective for anybody, learn how to shape up your spending and start saving.
Tax Preparation for Beginners
Are you clueless about tax filing? Would you like more pointers in sending your taxes to the IRS? If so, this tutorial is for you.
What is GAAP?
Learn what Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is and why you should learn about it.
