Financial Literacy Starter Kit: The Basics You Should've Learned in School

If you've ever felt behind on money—like everyone else got a manual you never received—you're not alone. Most of us were never taught the basics: how investing actually works, why a Roth IRA isn't the same thing as an investment, or what to do when 70% of your money is sitting in a checking account because moving it feels too risky. We were told to save, but not how to grow. To be careful, but not how to be strategic. And now we're supposed to figure it out on our own while juggling everything else. This ebook cuts through the noise and gives you the foundational money knowledge you deserved from day one. You'll learn why keeping all your cash "safe" is actually costing you, how to choose your first investments without the overwhelm, and how to spot the beliefs about money that aren't serving you—so you can replace them with strategies that do. No jargon. No shame. Just the clear, actionable steps you need to start building real wealth. Tori Dunlap has spent years teaching millions of women how to take control of their finances, and this guide distills the most critical lessons into one place. Whether you're opening your first investing account or finally ready to move money off the sidelines, this is where you start. Because financial literacy isn't just about numbers—it's about freedom, security, and building the life you actually want.