America Saves |
Provides adult education to encourage savings and advise to assist Americans build wealth and plan for unexpected expenses.
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American Financial Services Association |
Teaches consumers the benefits of responsible money management and middle and high school students basic money management skills.
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American Savings Education Council |
This program has been developed to raise public awareness about what is needed to ensure long-term personal financial independence
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) |
Adult education focused on debt management, budgeting, purchasing a home and foreclosure prevention.
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Department of Education |
Education program that provides resources and information focused on reading comprehension, math skills and other academic subjects.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: Buying and Financing a Home |
The home buying process can seem complicated, but taking things step-by-step will assist you in holding the keys to your own home!
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: Escrow Account Information |
Answers frequently asked questions on escrow accounts.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: Reverse Mortgages for Seniors |
What to know if you're interested in a reverse mortgage.
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Department of the Treasury |
Developed the MoneyMath program to educate middle school children about savings, investing, spending and credit
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Department of the Treasury - Office of Financial Education |
The Office of Financial Education focuses the Department of the Treasury's financial education policymaking, raises awareness about the need for financial education, and provides information about financial education resources throughout the federal government.
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Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) |
The EFFAK is a simple tool that helps identify and organize key financial records and provides a quick reference file for your most important financial documents.
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eXtension Financial Security for All |
The Financial Security for All eXtension website is a source of reliable, unbiased and up-to- date financial and consumer information. Resources consist of learning modules, factsheets, and commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer reviewed answers.
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Fannie Mae |
Adult education program that provides a comprehensive homebuyer training curriculum as well as savings and credit information.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
Comprehensive financial education program suitable for adults and high schools students. Includes 10 separate modules ranging from money skills to credit issues.
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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Lock-Ins |
Explains lock-in mortgages and their advantages to consumers.
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Foreclosure Resources for Consumers |
If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. The following resources provide information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you.
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Freddie Mac |
Offers two programs, one is designed to provide adults with comprehensive homebuyer education, the other is focused on savings and credit matters.
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Jump$tart |
Comprehensive education program teaching children Pre-K-12 life skills and money management techniques.
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Junior Achievement |
Program to educate children K-12 about basic life skills, critical thinking and solving complex problems.
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MyMoney.gov |
Personal financial education resources provided by federal agencies and the federal Financial Literacy Education Commission.
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National Council on Economic Education |
Program works through a network of teachers to provide youngsters grades K-12 the principles of economics including savings, investing, uses of money and credit
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National Endowment for Financial Education |
Offers a high school financial planning program that provides practical money-management skills and an introduction to financial planning, covering the fundamentals of insurance, investments, tax, retirement and estate planning.
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National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) |
Works directly with non-profit organizations to help promote community and economic redevelopment in low- to moderate-income areas.
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Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp. |
Works directly with non-profit organizations to provide consumer financial education through collaboration with National programs. Site provides general information and resources to other programs.
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Operation Hope |
Help revitalize inner-city communities through adult education, community resource information and economic literacy for teens and young adults.
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Sallie Mae |
Provides information about higher education including planning for college, financial resources available, managing loans and finding a job.
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Understanding Taxes |
The IRS has developed an interactive, instructional tax program to provide high schools, community colleges, and the general public with a technology-based instructional tool.
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