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Money is a superpower.
Let's learn how to use it.

Financial education for ages 6–17. Hands-on activities — no boring lessons.

A note from the grown-up who built this 👋

I had credit cards I shouldn't have used. I made expensive car payments for years. And nobody told me about the power of compounding — that a few dollars saved at 16 becomes a fortune by 60, while the same dollars saved at 35 barely move. I wish someone had taught me this when I was your age. So I built it for you. The rules below aren't from a textbook — they're what I'd tell my younger self.

What we teach (and what I'd tell my younger self):
💼 Start earning early — chores, jobs, lemonade stands. Money you earn yourself teaches lessons money you're given doesn't.
🌱 Save in a Roth IRA from your first paycheck. Tax-free growth, starting young = a different life later.
🚫💳 Hate credit card debt. Use a card only if you can pay it off in full every month. Otherwise, save up and pay cash.
🚫🚗 Never take a car loan. Buy a reliable used car in cash. New cars feel great for a month and cost you for years.
⏰ Time is the secret ingredient. Every year you wait is exponentially more expensive.
🎮 Games — start here
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Hare vs Tortoise

Animated 49-year race. Hare saves 8× as much money. Tortoise wins. Watch it happen.

Ages 10–14 🎰

Casino vs 401(k)

One character gambles, one invests. Click 30 rounds and watch a live chart pick a winner.

Ages 12–17 🛒

Shopping Cart Challenge

$40 budget, a shopping list, and tempting extras. Get every need + have money left.

Ages 8–12 🏠

Lifestyle Inflation Trap

You're 22, $50K, getting raises. Spend or save each one? See your net worth at 40.

Ages 14–17 🎯

Find the Trap

Real offers, real ads. Tap "trap" or "OK deal" and learn the why behind each one.

Ages 12–17 🤔

Wants or Needs?

Quick sorter. Tap NEED or WANT — get instant feedback on each.

Ages 8–12 ❓

Money Quiz

Three difficulty levels. Multiple choice, instant feedback. See how much you know.

Ages 8–17
📊 Calculators — see your numbers
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Millionaire by…

Even at minimum wage, a Roth IRA + time = $1M. See what age you'd cross it.

Ages 13–17 ⏰

Time Machine

Save a little every week. See what compound interest turns it into.

Ages 10–14 🌱

Teen Roth IRA

Open a Roth at 16, retire wealthy. The cheat code most adults wish they'd used.

Ages 13–17 🚗

The Car Payment Trap

"Just $577/month" is really a leash on your money for 6 years. See what it costs.

Ages 14–17 💳

The Credit Card Trap

A $2K balance at 25% APR costs $5K+ on minimum payments. Don't fall for it.

Ages 12–17 🍋

Lemonade Stand

Set your price. Learn the difference between revenue, costs, and profit.

Ages 9–14 📋

Chore Tracker

Check off chores as you do them. Watch this week's earnings add up.

Ages 6–14 💼

Your First Paycheck

You earned $300. The check is for $232. Where did the rest go?

Ages 12–17 🐷

Piggy Bank Goals

Pick something you want. Find out how many weeks of saving it'll take.

Ages 6–10 🫙

Three Jars

Split your allowance into Save, Spend, and Give jars. See where the money goes.

Ages 7–12

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