Money
Plain-English explanations of interest, saving and other money basics.
How Loan Amortization Works, and What Extra Payments Really Save
Why the first years of a mortgage go mostly to interest, how fixed and variable rates change the schedule, and worked examples of how much an extra $100, $200 or $500 a month saves on a $300,000 loan.
Getting Started with Compound Interest
A plain-English explanation of how compound interest works and why starting early matters.