The following websites provide financial education information and resources.
America Saves
America Saves is a nationwide campaign that utilizes information, advice and encouragement to assist those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for a home, save for an education, or save for retirement.
Anti-Phishing Working Group
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global, pan-industrial, and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.
BizWorld
BizWorld provides schools with hands-on programs, for use in grades 3 through 8, designed to add relevancy to academics, while improving the understanding of entrepreneurship and money management.
Center for Student Credit Card Education
A website with information about student debt and resources for teachers.
Consumer Action
A consumer education and advocacy agency since 1971.
Eager for Extra Economics Info
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve is now offering a teaching resource for high school economics courses based on articles from the Bank's publications. Selected articles are supplemented with annotation, suggested use, and a series of questions probing increased levels of understanding.
Federal Reserve Education
The Federal Reserve System is committed to economic and personal financial education. Here you can find links to instructional materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve, economics and financial education.
Hands on Banking
Ready to learn about money and have fun? Resources for 4th graders through adult, English and Spanish!
Jump$tart
Jump$tart encourages curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience. This site is designed to meet your needs whether you are a parent, a teacher, a financial professional or anyone else interested in helping kids get smart about money.
Money Smart
Money Smart is a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) training program to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. A version of the program for 12 to 20 year-olds is also available.
MyMoney
MyMoney.gov aggregates financial information from 21 federal agencies, departments and bureaus. Users will be able to find information on planning for the financial impact of major life events and money management tools. The site includes resources for teachers, service members, women, parents, youth, employers, and more. The site is available in Spanish.
National Endowment for Financial Education
NEFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping individual Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their financial lives.
Native Financial Education Coalition
A group of local, regional, and national organizations and government agencies that have joined together to promote financial education in Native communities.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
NIFA supports increased economic opportunities and quality of life in rural areas. NIFA's Family Economics News newsletter contains research, resources for educators and consumers, and information on educational events and programs.
OnGuard Online
OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
Pay Day Loan Info
Consumer Federation of America's information resource on payday lending for consumers and advocates. Information, calculators, Research and Reports.
Practical Money Skills
A web site designed to help educators, parents and students practice better money management for life.
Retirement Made Simpler
A joint effort of AARP, FINRA, and the Retirement Security Project, Retirement Made Simpler is a website which provides information on automatic 401(k) plans. Automatic 401(k) plans automatically enroll employees, requiring them to opt-out rather than opt-in to the plan. Opt-in policies lead to low enrollment rates. Automatic 401(k) plans have been shown to dramatically increase plan participation, better preparing employees for retirement.
The website includes an overview of the plan’s benefits, directions for employers to establish plans, case studies, and more.
Stop Internet Pirates
A website provided by the Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator of National Banks providing information for consumers to stop internet pirates from stealing personal financial information.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy provides information relevant for each stage of life.
66 Ways to Save
Tips to save money on insurance, utilities, banking/credit, transportation, housing and other areas.
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