B-Money Smart

Want to become a smarter investor, saver, and spender? Britannica Money breaks down the complex world of finance.

The video thumbnail image shows a tiered wedding cake with a diamond ring sticking out of the side.

Should you get a prenuptial agreement?

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Leaving the nest: What to know before starting your career

B-Money Smart Video: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)

What to know about BNPL: Buy Now, Pay Later

A video explains dollar cost averaging.

Dollar cost averaging: Investing over time

What is a certificate of deposit?

What is a certificate of deposit?

A video discusses how much to save for retirement.

How much do you need to save for retirement?

A 2-minute, 30-second video describes the imporantance of diversifying investments in a financial portfolio.

What diversification means (and why it matters)

A video explains budgeting and the 50-30-20 rule.

Budgeting and the 50-30-20 rule, explained

A video explains compound interest.

What is compound interest?

A video explains how credit bureaus collect data to describe your credit history.

How do credit scores work?

Good debt vs bad debt

The difference between good debt and bad debt

This video demonstrates how blockchain tech works.

What is blockchain technology and how does it work?

A video explains economic inflation and how the Federal Reserve and Treasury work to keep it on track.

What is inflation?