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360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

http://www.360financialliteracy.org

Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life.

 

AARP Money

http://www.aarp.org/money

Categories include work, personal finance, retirement, consumer information, Social Security, and estate planning.

 

America Saves

http://americasaves.org

Savings tips, strategies, and resources to help build personal wealth.

 

Annual Credit Report Request Service

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp 

This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion."

 

APA-ALA Wellness

https://alaapawellness.wordpress.com/home/emotional-wellness-2

Financial Wellness

 

Bank Rates

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/default.asp 

Survey interest rates and fees for ATM's, certificates of deposit, credit cards, loans, and savings accounts. In English or in Spanish.

 

CardRatings

http://www.cardratings.com

News, overall ratings, and categories (such as cards for people with poor credit, cards with low interest, cards with rewards programs).

 

CNNMoney - Money Essentials

https://money.cnn.com/pf/money-essentials/

"A step by step guide to gaining control of your financial life." Pick from categories such as Getting a Job, Buying a House, buying a Car, Retirement Planning, etc.

 

Consumer Action Publications

https://www.consumer-action.org/publications/

"Consumer Action creates unbiased, reader-friendly educational guides on a range of personal finance topics"  from Auto Lending & Insurance to Tenant Rights.

 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/

Our guides that help you understand and plan for big financial goals.

Consumer Resource Center
https://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumer-resource-center/

Links to information concerning identity theft, deposit insurance, banking resources, and more from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

 

Finatopia
https://www.finatopia.com

It is an easy to use website that has  several different calculators, some of which are retirement, savings, loans and debt.

 

Find Help

https://www.findhelp.org/transit/help-pay-for-transit--newark-nj?postal=07102

Social service programs for financial services, food assistance, medical care, etc. Discounts, and listings available in every zip code in the U.S.

 

Fraud.org

https://fraud.org/
Identifying and preventing fraud and filing a complaint report.

 

Frugal Village

http://www.frugalvillage.com

Provides a wealth of frugal living tips to help stretch your budget.

 

Get More Money Now

http://www.bbbmoneynow.org

Credit and debt basics and credit management  information from the Better Business Bureau.

 

Getting Through Tough Financial Times

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/toughtimes

"Whether you have lost your home or job or are concerned with the decreasing value of your assets, you must rethink your money management strategies to minimize the impact of the current financial situation. This website is designed to help you make good decisions during these tough financial times." Prepared by the University of Illinois.

 

Help With My Bank

http://www.helpwithmybank.gov

Offers "answers and solutions for customers of national banks. It covers topics about national banks such as credit cards, checking accounts, overdraft fees, mortgages and credit reports. The site also advises consumers on how to file a complaint if they are not satisfied with a resolution from a national bank."

 

Investor.gov

http://investor.gov

Ways to avoid fraud, invest wisely, and plan for your future. From the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Kiplinger - How to Complain and Get Results

https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/t037-c000-s002-how-to-compain-and-get-results.html

How to complain and get results. Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here's the script for success.

 

Money Tips

https://moneytips.com/

Basic information for financial literacy: getting a credit cards, applying for a loan, paying off debt, buying a house, etc.

 

Mint.com

http://www.mint.com

Free personal money management software. Requires a free anonymous registration. Offers financial tools, spending analysis, and hypothetical budgets.

 

Money Matters

http://www.ftc.gov/moneymatters

Tips for dealing with debt, avoiding scams, choosing credit cards, and managing your money. Also refer to this other page from the Federal Trade Commission for additional information about credit and loans.

 

My Money Five

https://www.mymoney.gov/mymoneyfive

Making the most of your money starts with these five building blocks for managing and growing your money.

 

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

http://www.nfcc.org 

Budget calculators, bankruptcy information, online counseling, and helpful links promoting financial literacy and health. 

 

New Jersey Coalition for Financial Education

http://njcfe.org

Articles, links, and PowerPoint presentations to educate yourself and even to help you to share your knowledge.

 

The Penny Hoarder

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com

Tips on how to save money, get a job, get deals, coupons, free recipes, freebies, and other saving tips.

 

Personal Finance

https://personal-finance.extension.org/financial-security-for-all-learning-lessons/

Resources cover the Affordable Care Act, consumer credit, estate planning, home ownership, retirement, saving and investing, and much more. Finance calculators and webinars are also offered.

 

Retirement Planning

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/retirement

Information and links to additional material about budgeting, investing, healthcare, and Social Security.

 

Unclaimed Property

http://www.unclaimedassets.com/links.htm

People can check here for savings bonds, IRS refunds, VA claims, and more.

 

Your Life Your Money

http://www.pbs.org/your-life-your-money

Tools and resources offered include calculators, quizzes, a dictionary, and additional web links.

 

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