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66 Ways to Save Money, Consumer Literacy Consortium. Tips on saving money on insurance, travel, housing, and more.
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Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services. Resources and tools for the elderly and their families and health care professionals.
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Amber Waves Magazine, ERS. Magazine reporting on the economics of agriculture, nutrition, the food industry, trade, and farm-related environmental topics.
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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Membership information, resources, and conference information for teachers and others.
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American Council on Consumer Interests. Consumer news and reviews, member information, expert opinions, conference information, and classifieds.
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Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics, automobile industry companies and associations. Auto finance calculator, e-newsletter, and more.
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Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. Award and conference information, certification instructions, and journal.
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Building Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, Federal Reserve Bank, Dallas. Guidance on planning for and building personal wealth.
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Choose To Save, Employee Benefit Research Institute. Savings tips, savings calculators, public service announcements, brochures, media contacts and more.
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CFTC and other consumer advisories with bulletins and enforcement actions.
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Consumer Action Handbook, Federal Citizen Information Center. Tips on car repair, home improvement and financing, privacy, consumer contacts, and more.
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Consumer information, Federal Reserve System. Information on consumer credit, identity theft, mortgages, and personal finance.
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Consumer Information, Federal Trade Commission. Consumer information and publications on a variety of topics and information about filing a complaint.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tips on buying, owning, and selling a home with resources and information on homes for sale.
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Directory of Cooperative Extension State Specialists, CSREES. List of personnel who focus on financial security programming.
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Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Compliance and consumer information, forms, publications, and press releases.
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Extension en Espanol. Spanish-language educational resources by and for extension professionals.
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eXtension provides research-based, reliable, timely personal finance online learning lessons, frequently asked questions, and an ask the expert feature.
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eXtension. Internet-based, customer-centered, virtual, and evolving educational environment with resources for teaching, research, and extension.
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Family and Consumer Sciences State Extension Assistant Directors Directory, CSREES. List of contacts in each state.
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Family Economics News, CSREES. Monthly newsletter highlighting research, educational programs, funding opportunities, and upcoming events.
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Fannie Mae Foundation, Fannie Mae. Free home-buying guides, grant information, and programs for potential home-owners.
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FDIC Consumer News, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Newsletter with helpful hints, quick tips, and common-sense strategies to manage money.
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Federal Citizen Information Center, General Services Administration. Free and low-cost consumer publications, consumer help, and hotline.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Deposit insurance and consumer information, industry analysis, regulations, and other banking information.
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Financial Education Clearinghouse, National Endowment for Financial Education. Classroom and self-help materials to support literacy programs.
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Financial Education In Latino Communities: An Analysis of Programs, Products, and Results/Effects, National Council of La Raza. Report on financial education.
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Financial Education Research Center, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Research articles, papers, reports, and studies related to financial education.
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Financial Education through Taxpayer Assistance Impact Report, Missouri Taxpayer Education Initiative (MoTax). Explanation of MoTax tools and resources.
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Financial Education, National Credit Union Administration. Links to credit union financial education programs with photos, speeches, and other resources.
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Financial Literacy And Education Commission: Further Progress Needed to Ensure an Effective National Strategy, U.S. General Accountability Office. PDF report.
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Financial Literacy And Education Commission: Further Progress Needed to Ensure an Effective National Strategy, U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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Financial Literacy Resource Directory, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Credit management and repair, homeownership, and small business information.
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Financial Security Guidebook and Educational Resources, Purdue University Cooperative Extension. Guidebook with instructions for community educators.
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Financial Security in Later Life White Paper, Clemson University. PDF document with justification of the national Cooperative Extension initiative.
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FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Tools to help understand investing with grant information and applications for educational programs and research.
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First Accounts Program, U.S. Department of Treasury. Financial resources and information for low- and moderate-income individuals.
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Focus on Youth Money Matters, University of Rhode Island. Information on the latest research on teens and money.
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Getting Ready for Estate Planning, Purdue Extension. On-line program outlining important steps in preparing an estate plan.
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GovLoans. Information for consumers on applying for U.S. government loans.
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Hispanic Financial Security, U.S. Department of Labor. E-newsletter with information, articles, and events relating to Hispanic financial security.
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Household Financial Management: The Connection Between Knowledge and Behavior, Federal Reserve Board. Article focusing on four financial-management activities.
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Innovative Thinking, National Endowment for Financial Education. Fellows Program, grant information, and research on personal finance issues.
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Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Database of personal finance resources, curriculum assistance, award information, and calendar.
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Jump$tart Coalition Legislation, Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Legislation, statutes, and resolutions relating to Jump$tart.
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Make Tax Time Pay, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Information on Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and others.
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Money and Work, AARP. Quizzes, member rewards, financial tools, calculator, and e-mail newsletter.
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Money Talk: A Financial Guide For Women, Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service, Rutgers University. Money management strategies.
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Moving the Working Poor to Financial Self-Sufficiency, Cooperative Extension System. Journal of Extension article exploring financial support and education.
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National Center for Children in Poverty, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. Policy briefs, fact sheets, publications, and more.
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National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Announcements, awards, member resources, professional development, and conference information.
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National Extension Money Management Education Framework, Mississippi State University. Principles, skills, and tools used in money management education.
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National Financial Planning Support Center, Financial Planning Association. Learning tools, financial news, CFP Professional search tool, and events.
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Office of Community Services, Department of Health and Human Services. Discretionary and block grant resources for community agencies and corporations.
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Office of Financial Education, U.S. Department of Treasury. Statistics, newsletters, and press releases about financial education.
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Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of Treasury. Consumer assistance guide, how to correct a credit report, and other resources.
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Onguard Online Campaign, U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Resources, complaint filing, and information on internet fraud.
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Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation. Free research and resources to show employers the value of providing financial education to employees.
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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft, FTC. Website with information, publications, and instructions on how to prevent and deal with identity theft.
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Savingteen, Credit Union National Association. Youth financial literacy articles and initiatives from credit unions and the Cooperative Extension System.
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Securities and Exchange Commission. Filings, forms, news, and investor information.
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Small Business Administration. Resources, information, training, and advice for starting and maintaining a small business.
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Small Steps to Health and Wealth; Cooperative Extension's major health finance initiative.
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Social and Economic Indicators, Woodstock Institute. Key facts and metrics critical to community development.
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Social Security Online, Social Security Administration. Retirement and Medicare information, newsletters, forms, and publications about Social Security.
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State Fact Sheets, ERS. Downloadable PDFs with population, per capita income, poverty rates, farm income, and more for each state and the entire U.S.
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Stored Value Cards: An Alternative for the Unbanked? Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Information and details on this new financial service industry product.
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Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Money management for young adults.
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The Federal Government's Role in Improving Financial Literacy. General Accountability Office. Factsheet with highlights of GAO Forum.
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The Money Station, Department of Defense. Financial check-up, help and advice, and tips on building financial security on military pay.
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The National Coalition for Rural Entrepreneurship, Washington State University. Information about a partnership network to build rural entrepreneurship.
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Thrive By Five, Credit Union National Association. Weekly radio program with information and advice on retirement, education, budgeting, home buying, and more.
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Thrive by Five: Teaching Your Preschooler About Spending and Saving, National Credit Union Association. Collection of activities and discussion ideas.
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Vitt Report: Personal Finance and the Rush to Competence through Financial Literacy Education in the US, Institute for Socio-Financial Studies. Financial study.
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Last Updated: January 6, 2009
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