Is this telling me to invest?

No. It's a quiz to learn basic money words. Talk to a parent or guardian before spending or saving real money.

Why no won or dollars?

The same quiz runs in six languages, so it uses plain numbers without currency.

Do I get the same questions every time?

Each round is picked at random. Only a friend's challenge link gives you the same questions in the same order.

💰 Money Smarts Quiz

Interest, compound growth, opportunity cost

Why interest exists, how compound interest is different, what a discount really costs. Only the money ideas that help the moment you save or spend. Number questions show the working too.

About this quiz

Learn money words you can use right away when saving or spending, like interest, compound interest, inflation and opportunity cost.

Money units differ by country, so calculation questions use plain numbers. Each answer shows the working in one line.

Questions: 10
Subject: Social studies
Price: Free
Sign-in: Optional
Devices: Phone, tablet, desktop

How to play

Get the words right first: Many questions ask you to tell apart similar-sounding terms, like interest rate and exchange rate, or stocks and bonds.
Compound means interest on interest: 100 at 10% for two years is 121, not 120, because the second year's interest is on 110.
Review only what you missed: Under your result you'll find each question you missed, what you picked, the right answer and why.

Score ranks

Future Money Pro
All correct. Your pocket money is in good hands.
Bank Counter Ace
Nearly perfect. Just go over compound interest once more.
Piggy Bank Owner
You know the basics. Remember one line for each word you mixed up.
Start a Money Diary
Money words are unfamiliar at first. Read the explanations and play again.

Frequently asked questions

Is this telling me to invest?: No. It's a quiz to learn basic money words. Talk to a parent or guardian before spending or saving real money.
Why no won or dollars?: The same quiz runs in six languages, so it uses plain numbers without currency.
Do I get the same questions every time?: Each round is picked at random. Only a friend's challenge link gives you the same questions in the same order.