Government Sites
FDIC Learning Bank - (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) - This site tells you
the who, what, when, where and why about this agency - with a little help from Carmen Cents!
Student Aid On
The Web - (Department of Education) - Free information on preparing for and funding
education beyond high school. Whether you're in elementary or high school, parent or counselor, this
site helps you make informed decisions regarding a college, technical or trade school education and
career choice.
Students.Gov -
(Department of Education) - Students.gov provides you with easy access to information and resources
from the U.S. government. From choosing the right college, applying online for financial aid and
scholarships, or finding summer internships or jobs, this site has it all in one place.
Other Resources
Fedville - In Fedville, there are games to play, money to earn, and
something to learn. You can open a savngs
account and watch your money grow. You can also shop at local stores, if you earn enough money
playing games. This will help you learn about money and personal finance.
Hands on
Banking - For different age groups. How to budget, save your money, banking, and
spending your money wisely.
Investore ClearingHouse - Saving for Summer
Vacation - Play the Saving for Summer Vacation game and find out some ways to earn
some cash.
It's
My Life - Money - Did you know that tweens in the U.S. spend about $15 billion of their
own money each year? Yikes! That’s a lot of dough. Learn how to spend it SMART!
Mad Money - PBS Kids Go - This game will get you thinking
about earning money, saving up for larger purchases, and making wise spending choices.
Mapping Your Future - No matter what you dream of doing with your life,
preparing yourself for life (and most likely education) after high school is important.
Math in Daily Life Savings and Credit - With some math
smarts and an understanding of simple and compound interest, you can manage the way your money
grows (and ideally keep it from shrinking).
Moneyopolis - Meet Xerbie, a visitor from outer space who's
stranded in Moneyopolis because he couldn't save enough money to repair his broken spaceship.
Help him get back home by answering questions and completing the game.
Practical Money Skills for Life - Fun games that
will teach you how to manage money.
The AIE Savings Calculator - Cool calculator that shows how much a kid
can save over 10, 25, or until retirement.
The Mint - Find out
what it takes to start your own business, learn how to save and invest your money wisely, or try out
some cool quizzes and financial tools. You can also learn about your role in the economy and how to
make a budget!
Young
Investor - Find out all the cool ways you can earn and save your money.
Young Investors Network - Meet Mandy and Luke. Each has big ideas for the
future and they will need money to get there. Get your plan together.
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