Jake is a curious boy who always asks questions about the world around him. He’s the kind of kid who wonders how things work, especially when it comes to money. He knows that adults are always talking about money—how to earn it, save it, and spend it—but what exactly is it, and how does it help make everything run?

One day, Jake’s dad surprises him with an exciting trip to Chicago, where they’ll be visiting the famous Chicago Board of Trade. Jake doesn’t know much about it, but his dad tells him that it’s a place where people make big decisions about money—like trading stocks, selling crops, and buying things that help run the world. It sounds complicated, but Jake is eager to learn.

During his adventure in Chicago, Jake gets to meet bankers, brokers, and business executives who explain to him how money works in simple ways. He even visits some fancy restaurants with his family, where he learns that money doesn’t just help businesses grow, it helps create delicious meals too!