Free video lessons covering every topic from Jake's books — banking, investing, retirement, credit, and more. No jargon, no shame, just clear answers.
Break down the difference between account types, how interest works, and how to pick the right bank for your situation.
Watch on YouTube →Learn to understand your monthly statement, spot fees, track spending patterns, and catch errors before they cost you.
Watch on YouTube →APY, APR, compound vs. simple interest — all the rate concepts you need to know to make your money work harder.
Watch on YouTube →The clearest explanation of how index funds work, why they beat most managed funds, and how to start investing today.
Watch on YouTube →Why starting at 22 vs. 32 can mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars — illustrated with real numbers.
Watch on YouTube →How spreading investments across asset classes reduces risk without sacrificing long-term returns.
Watch on YouTube →The key differences between these two retirement accounts, contribution limits, tax advantages, and when to use each one.
Watch on YouTube →The 4% rule, the math behind retirement savings targets, and a simple framework for figuring out your personal number.
Watch on YouTube →Side-by-side comparison of early vs. late starters — and how compound growth makes the early bird win by a landslide.
Watch on YouTube →The 5 factors that make up your FICO score, how much each one matters, and the fastest ways to improve your number.
Watch on YouTube →How to use credit cards to build credit and earn rewards — without falling into the minimum-payment trap.
Watch on YouTube →Two proven strategies for eliminating debt — and how to decide which method fits your personality and financial situation.
Watch on YouTube →Decode your health insurance plan — what you actually pay when, how networks work, and how to pick the right plan.
Watch on YouTube →What renters insurance covers, what it doesn't, and why it's one of the best financial deals most young adults overlook.
Watch on YouTube →High vs. low deductible — the math that helps you decide which option actually saves you money based on your situation.
Watch on YouTube →The simplest budgeting framework — needs, wants, savings — and how to adapt it to your actual income and expenses.
Watch on YouTube →A step-by-step walkthrough for building a budget from scratch — including how to track spending without making it painful.
Watch on YouTube →Why optimizing your three largest expenses does more for your finances than cutting lattes — and how to actually do it.
Watch on YouTube →Follow along as Jake covers new personal finance topics, answers viewer questions, and breaks down money concepts anyone can understand — for free.