8 Schoolhouse Rock Songs That Are Actually Useful For Adults

Who couldn't use singable facts about bank loans and artificial intelligence?

1. For people who need a refresher course on taxes: "Tax Man Max"

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"There are many different ways that we pay what we owe...

Income, property, sales, utility, candy bars at my show!"

2. To help explain the electoral college: "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College"

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"When you pull down on my levers for the person of your choice

You're also choosing state electors, who will have the final voice."

3. Some loan and interest basics: "Dollars and Sense"

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"Why not deposit them dollars in the bank instead?

Then at the end of the year you'll come out way ahead!"

4. An explanation of the national debt: "Tyrannosaurus Debt"

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"We're spending money we don't have, or so it would appear.

The deficit is that amount we overspend each year."

5. If you aren't totally sure how checks work: "The Check's in the Mail"

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"Once a month your bank will send a statement to you

So you'll know just where you stand.

Listing all your checks and charges and deposits, too,

To help you stay ahead and keep things in hand."

6. A realistic look at our perceptions of computer intelligence: "Scooter Computer and Mr. Chips"

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"It's hard to explain...

But some people assume I have a brain!"

7. Unsure of the costs of being an adult?: "Where the Money Goes"

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"We make a decent living, that's true.

But we have to pay these bills when they come due!"

8. When you can't wrap your head around the stock market: "Walking on Wall Street"

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"The companies that manufacture things we use,

Like telescopes and videos and high-top shoes,

Are looking for investors such as me and you

So we can own shares in the company too!"

Because remember, friends:

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