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Easy to understand information for consumers who want to know more about money management, loans and credit, and how to avoid scams. The site includes topical videos and webinars.

Targeting 25 to 34 year olds, this site offers financial information and advice delivered through social media, such as weekly e-savings tips, podcasts, text messages, widgets, Facebook, and Twitter. The engaging, interactive tools were developed to encourage young adults to develop deliberate spending habits in relation to their future savings.

Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Use this website to learn more about being financially literate.Americans.

SmartAboutMoney (SAM), a program of the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), is a free, unbiased resource where you can find articles, resources, calculators and tips to help you manage your money through life's ups and downs.

Not sure how to handle your finances and student aid (grants, scholarships, loans, work‐study) while you’re in school? Learn how budgeting can help you manage your finances so you can complete your program of study and earn your certificate or degree.

This booklet provides suggestions on creating and maintaining a spending plan, getting out of debt, using credit cards wisely, and saving for long-term goals.

Taking advantage of the good, old envelope system, GoodBudget allows users to set aside money for expenses into categories or "envelopes." This makes it possible for expenses to be planned ahead, creating an accurate representation of a college student's spending power.

Before you start shopping for a used car, do some homework. It may save you serious money. Consider your driving habits, what the car will be used for, and your budget. Research models, options, costs, repair records, safety tests, and mileage — online and through libraries and book stores.

From the consumer.gov website, these pages give valuable information on what it is, what to know, and what to do about it.

Incorporate site content into your lessons on personal finance and to encourage your students to complete the online course. If you are a college administrator or student services worker, you can incorporate the online course into requirements for your students or encourage them to take the course on a voluntary basis.

America Saves is a campaign coordinated by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and is dedicated to helping individuals save money, reduce debt, and build wealth

Choose to Save® is a national public education and outreach program that is dedicated to raising awareness about the need to plan and save for long‐term personal financial security. As part of its mission, Choose to Save® develops user‐friendly, multimedia materials to help individuals plan and save for their financial future.

Brought to you by the Securities & Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Investor.gov is your online resource to help you invest wisely and avoid fraud.

Think of the various types of investments as tools that can help you achieve your financial goals. Each broad investment type—from bank products to stocks and bonds—has its own general set of features, risk factors and ways in which they can be used by investors.

Student and parent checklists that help the student focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and provide the parent with tips for supporting the student and participating in the financial aid application process.

Checklist for adults applying to college, including those who left high school before graduating, graduated high school, completed some college courses, or may be in the workforce.

Checklist for anyone who has been accepted at a college and is starting classes soon but hasn’t applied for financial aid yet.

Heading off to college is a time for new experiences, exploring academic interests, meeting new people and embracing newfound financial independence. However, financial independence comes with its share of risks and rewards. Are you prepared to make wise and informed financial decisions? Learn more here!

If you're considering student loans to help you pay for school, you're not alone ‐ many students need loans to cover their full cost of attendance. In 2010, 67% of bachelor's degree recipients used loans to pay for their education. But the more money you borrow now, the higher your monthly loan payments will be after you graduate. If you have to take out student loans, comparing your options can help you find the student loan best suited for your needs.

Play the game. Get ready to retire. Will you live out the rest of your days in. luxury? Will you work until the day you die? It depends on the choices you make in life and how well you manage your money.

This September 2015 article talks about long-term financial independence for 20-somethings.

Bio 101 doesn’t teach about 401(k)s and IRAs, so here’s our retirement crash course.

NEFE's High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP) is a free turnkey financial literacy program specifically focused on basic personal finance skills that are relevant to the lives of teens in Grades 8‐12.

Provides parents with 20 essential, age‐appropriate financial lessons—with corresponding activities—that kids need to know as they grow.

Checklists that help the you focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and that provide your parent with tips for supporting you and participating in the financial aid application process.

Checklists that help the you focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and that provide your parent with tips for supporting you and participating in the financial aid application process.

Student and parent checklists that help the student focus on succeeding academically and learning about financial aid and provide the parent with tips for supporting the student and participating in the financial aid application process.

Here’s what students & parents should be doing throughout the year to stay on track at this busy time - including learning how to manage federal student aid.

CashCourse is a free, online financial education resource designed specifically for college and university students. Created with input from real students and universities, CashCourse equips students with information that helps them make informed financial decisions, from orientation to graduation and beyond.

This page contains information about financial aid for students age 24‐29 and 30 or older, often referred to as "nontraditional students"

You're on your own now. You've finished school, are working your first real job, and maybe you're even buying a home or getting married. Here are a few tips to help you start managing your finances.

Members of our nation’s Armed Forces are trained to defend our country in a moment’s notice. But like non‐Service members, they have to take care of the homefront too. Understanding budgeting, saving and investing is a first step toward financial freedom. Start now so that you’re financially ready too!

A one‐stop resource for military service members and their families which includes information on a variety of topics. This sub-site contains information on home & family finance management, military benefits, taxes and much more.

Military Saves, a component of the nonprofit America Saves and a partner in the Department of
Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign, seeks to motivate, support, and encourage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. The research‐based campaign uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to change behavior.

You can't protect your family without protecting your finances. Whether on‐base or deployed overseas, it is crucial that military service members have access to financial education information that enables them to make prudent saving and investing decisions for themselves and their families.

A broad range of resources for women in the labor force produced by or in collaboration with the Women's Bureau.

Wi$eUp is a financial education program designed for Generation X and Y Women. It was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau in support of the Department of Labor's Strengthening the Family Initiative.

The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) is dedicated to the education and advocacy that will improve long-term financial quality of life for women. As the only organization to focus exclusively on the unique financial challenges that women face, WISER supports women’s opportunities to secure adequate retirement income through research, workshops and partnerships.

Dedicated to providing financial education to women in their quest for financial independence.