DIYDOLLAR

Your Essential Guide to Personal Finance

Resource Types

๐Ÿ“š Learning Module
๐Ÿงฎ Calculator/Tool
๐Ÿ“‹ Assessment/Questionnaire
๐Ÿ“ Guide/Article
๐ŸŽฎ Interactive/Game
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Getting Started

Build your financial foundation with essential knowledge and tools

Module

๐Ÿ“š Budgeting Basics

Learn fundamental budgeting principles and methods to take control of your money

Module

๐Ÿ“š Principles of Investing

Master the basic principles of investing and start growing your wealth

Tool

๐Ÿงฎ Expense Tracker

Compare your expenses to median American spending and identify savings opportunities

Guide

๐Ÿ“ Financial Order of Operations

Understand the Money Guy's Financial Order of Operations vs Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Emergency Fund Calculator

Determine the right emergency fund size for your situation with educational guidance

Module

๐Ÿ“š Credit Freeze Guide

Learn how to protect your identity with credit freezes and why they're essential

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Life Insurance Needs Calculator

Determine how much life insurance coverage you need for your family

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Debt Payoff Calculator

Create a strategic debt payoff schedule and become debt-free faster

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Investing & Wealth Building

Grow your wealth with smart investment strategies and knowledge

Module

๐Ÿ“š Introduction to Investing

Advanced investing concepts building on foundational principles

Module

๐Ÿ“š Investment Types & Asset Classes

Learn about different investment types and how they work in your portfolio

Module

๐Ÿ“š Real Estate Investing

Comprehensive guide to investing in real estate with calculators and tools

Module

๐Ÿ“š Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity

Understand the difference and assess your personal investment risk profile

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Investment Fee Calculator

See how investment fees impact your returns over time

Module

๐Ÿ“š Retirement Accounts Dashboard

Learn about various retirement account types and which to prioritize

Guide

๐Ÿ“ Roth Conversion Guide

Strategic guide to Roth conversions and tax optimization

Tool

๐Ÿงฎ Contribution Rate Impact

See how different contribution rates affect your retirement income replacement

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Family Finance

Navigate money matters as a family and teach children financial literacy

Guide

๐Ÿ“ Household & Family Budgeting

Budgeting strategies for couples and families with practical tips

Module

๐Ÿ“š Handling Financial Conflicts

Learn to navigate money disagreements and build financial harmony

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Financial Compatibility Dashboard

Questionnaire to help couples align on financial priorities and values

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Home Buying Assessment

Get aligned on home buying decisions and priorities as a couple

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Car Buying Assessment

Questionnaire to help couples decide on vehicle purchases together

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Wedding Planning Assessment

Align on wedding spending and priorities before the big day

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Vacation Planning Assessment

Get on the same page about vacation planning and budgeting

Module

๐Ÿ“š College Savings Planning

Plan for educational expenses and explore savings strategies

Guide

๐Ÿ“ Teaching Kids Finance by Age

Age-appropriate cheat sheet for teaching financial concepts to children

Game

๐ŸŽฎ Finance Games for Kids

Fun activities and games to teach children about money

Tool

๐Ÿงฎ First Job Simulator

Help teens understand paychecks by simulating different job scenarios

Game

๐ŸŽฎ Stock Market Playground

Interactive stock market game for kids to learn investing basics

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Parenting Alignment Dashboard

Align on raising financially responsible children together

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Retirement & Estate Planning

Plan for your future and leave a lasting legacy

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Retirement Number Calculator

Calculate how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement

Module

๐Ÿ“š Phases of Retirement

Prepare for the non-financial aspects of retirement life

Module

๐Ÿ“š Sequence of Returns Risk

Understand how market timing impacts your retirement portfolio

Assessment

๐Ÿ“‹ Retirement Dashboard

Couples questionnaire to align on retirement goals and vision

Tool

๐Ÿงฎ Tax Planning Dashboard

Advanced tax planning and retirement income structuring tool

Guide

๐Ÿ“ Estate Planning Guide

Complete estate and end-of-life planning guide with checklists

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Practical Tools & Calculators

Make informed decisions with our specialized calculators and tools

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Housing Affordability Calculator

Determine how much house you can realistically afford

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Car Affordability Calculator

Calculate the right car budget for your financial situation

Calculator

๐Ÿงฎ Side Hustle Analyzer

Analyze side hustle opportunities with break-even calculations

Guide

๐Ÿ“ Budgeting Priorities Framework

Expanded guide on prioritizing your financial goals