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About Layman Explained

We explain money, credit, and auto topics in plain English — short, practical, and easy to use.

What this site is

LaymanExplained.com is a simple library of guides and calculators for real-life decisions — buying a car, understanding loans, improving credit, and managing money without the jargon. Laymanexplained.com is not giving legal or financial advise, this is for educational purposes only. Please see Terms of service for a more in depth disclosure.

Our goal

Give you the “why” and the “what to do next” in a few minutes — so you can make better choices and avoid expensive mistakes.

What you can expect:

  • Plain-English explanations
  • Short articles that get to the point
  • Real examples (not theory)
  • Free calculators and quick tools
  • No fluff, no hype

Topics we cover

  • Money Explained: budgeting, savings, investing basics, and common money questions
  • Credit Explained: credit scores, utilization, inquiries, and building credit
  • Auto Explained: car buying, financing, dealership terms, and payment math
  • Free Calculators: fast tools for payments, APR, and planning

How to use this site

  • Start with a section landing page.
  • Read the first few core articles.
  • Use the calculators to check your numbers.
  • Save the pages you reference often.