Financial Education
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has a series of free publications on consumer credit issues, including "Fiscal Fitness: Choosing a Credit Counselor," and "Knee Deep in Debt." Both are available on the FTC website (www.ftc.gov/credit) or by calling 1-800-FTC-HELP (382-4357).
- Bankrate.com (www.bankrate.com): - Focused on banking, savings, mortgage, and credit news, issues, and information.
- Consumer Literacy Consortium (www.66ways.org): - Tips on ways to save money on everything from groceries to mortgage loans.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC: www.fdic.gov/moneysmart): - A "computer-based instruction" section offers self-paced instruction on the basics of banking, credit, savings, and mortgages.
- Google™ Finance (www.googlefinance.com): - Financial news, headlines, and informational articles.
- Jump$tart® Coalition (www.jumpstart.org): - free publications on personal money management, including some designed for kids.
- U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (www.dallasfed.org): - Note especially the online course available at this site, "Building Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Securing Your Financial Future."
- U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission (www.MyMoney.gov): - This site contains interactive games and other resources for learning about basic household financial management, budgeting, and other important topics.
- Wall Street Journal Online (www.online.wsj.com): - wide range of financial, market, political, and economic news, along with informational articles and editorials.
- For more ideas on how to save money on a tight budget, see the Consumer Literacy Consortium's website, www.66ways.org.