Financial Literacy Resources

Financial Literacy Lessons for Kids
https://www.azcentralcu.org/blog/financial-literacy-tips-for-kids/

This resource provides parents with a simple guide to teaching financial responsibility to their children from preschool to high school through unique and practical activities that are easy to implement.

Student Loans
https://finaid.org/loans/

Identity theft
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/

Financial Literacy Resource Directory by the OCC
https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumers-and-communities/community-affairs/resource-directories/financial-literacy/index-financial-literacy-resource-directory.html

HelpWithMyBank.gov
https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/index.html The OCC’s HelpWithMyBank.gov provides answers to commonly asked banking questions and includes an online complaint form for bank customers wishing to register their concerns to the OCC.

Financial Literacy and Education Commission
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/consumer-policy/financial-literacy-and-education-commission

National financial education web site
https://www.mymoney.gov/ This resource provides financial education resources from over 20 different federal entities on numerous financial topics.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/ The bureau implements and enforces consumer protection laws and promotes markets for consumer financial products that are fair, transparent, and competitive. Its website includes resources in multiple languages, including Spanish. The site includes resources for consumers, financial practitioners, educators, and professionals and contains research on financial education topics.

Consumer.ftc.gov
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/ This Federal Trade Commission website offers consumer information, including videos, a blog, and streamlined articles that highlight actionable, practical tips on a wide range of consumer topics

Consumer.gov
http://www.consumer.gov/ This Federal Trade Commission website offers free resources for people to learn about credit, debt, identity theft, and avoiding scams, as well as budgeting, opening a bank account, shopping for prepaid cards, and managing money in general.

Money Smart
https://www.fdic.gov/consumer-resource-center/money-smart This Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation website is a financial education program offering curriculums designed to help individuals outside the financial mainstream enhance their financial skills. Many resources are available in Spanish and other languages.

Social Security Administration's People Like Me
https://www.ssa.gov/people/The websiteprovides information and tools for people of all ages. Users can sign up for a mySocial Security account to access personalized tools, including estimating future benefits and managing current benefits. Many resources are available en Español and other languages.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers The Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including people who generally make $60,000 or less; persons with disabilities; and limited English-speaking taxpayers. TCE program offers free tax help, particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. Resources are available in Spanish and other languages.

Bank On
http://www.joinbankon.org/ Provides information for current and potential programs that provide access to safe and affordable bank and credit union accounts.

AnnualCreditReport.com
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp This website gives consumers access to free credit reports from the national credit reporting agencies.

Credit Reports and Credit Scores
https://www.federalreserve.gov/creditreports/pdf/credit_reports_scores_2.pdf The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System offers answers to common questions about credit reports and how errors in credit reports can be corrected.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
http://www.nfcc.org/ The foundation connects consumers to nonprofit financial counseling agencies to help manage debt.

National Consumer Protection Week
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/national-consumer-protection-week The Federal Trade Commission, other federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations sponsor this website, which highlights free resources to help people understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds and scams.

ReportFraud.ftc.gov
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ This Federal Trade Commission website is designed to make it easier for people to report fraud, scams, and bad business practices.

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