Why do we have budget deficits and a national debt? In this free-wheeling animated film, you'll see how Congress and public officials use and manage debt, and why it matters to you.

Tutorial teaches the basics about responsible borrowing. [7:47]

The annual percentage rate (APR) that you are charged on a loan may not be the amount of interest you actually pay. The amount of interest you effectively pay is greater the more frequently the interest is compounded. In this video, we...

A credit score is one of the most important numbers when it comes to financial decisions like buying a house and applying for credit cards. Find out what goes into making up your score. [6:57]

If you have multiple forms of debt, how should you prioritize repayment? This video analyzes two popular strategies for debt repayment to determine which will cost less money over time. [7:14]

Estefania talks about paying down debt, managing her budget, and buying a house in the greater Boston area. [5:30]

If you have multiple forms of debt, how should you prioritize repayment? This video analyzes two popular strategies for debt repayment to determine which will cost less money over time. [7:14]

Learn about the basic mechanisms that impact interest rates. [2:00]

A complete unit on managing personal finances.

Learn how to calculate interest when interest is compounded continuously. This video compares the effects of compounding more than annually, building up to interest compounding continually. [8:58]