Financial Resources

One way credit unions are different from other financial institutions is evident in their dedication to helping their members, you, succeed financially, whether that be to help you get out of debt, achieve financial independence, increase savings, purchase a home or simply put together a budget. To ensure that this happens, credit unions dedicate time and resources to make sure you have the tools you need.

Check your local credit union to see if they offer financial education sessions or other resources that might help you achieve your dreams. In the meantime, we at KCUA have compiled a few resources that might be helpful. [Suggest a resource]
 

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MyMoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Throughout the site, you will find important information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to help you make smart financial choices.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Inc. financial counseling services free of charge. CCCS also offers low cost educational programs geared toward the prevention of financial difficulties and is a HUD certified housing counseling agency.

PracticalMoneySkills.com
To help students of all ages learn the essentials of personal finance, Visa has partnered with leading consumer advocates, educators, and financial institutions to create the Practical Money Skills program.” Includes links to Visa’s Financial Football and Financial Education App.

JumpStart Coalition for Literacy
Jump$tart is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.

Mint.com
Mint brings all your financial accounts together online, automatically categorizes your transactions, lets you set budgets and helps you achieve your savings goals.

Smart About Money
We're the National Endowment for Financial Education, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping you make sound financial decisions throughout life’s ups and downs. You'll find practical articles, worksheets, tips and valuable resources from across the Web to help you understand and manage your money. Sign up for free newsletters.

Wesabe
A community of real people dealing with real money issues. The Wesabe community shares tips and advice to help each other make better financial decisions.

Home and Family Finance

MSNMoneyCentral
Articles, tips, news about your finance and money.

Money Strands
From the website: Money management made fun and easy. Set up a budget, control your spending and start saving up. Stay on top of your finances.

WalletPopper
A site to help you manage your money and understand how the important stories of the day affect your wallet. From the website: "We know money is serious business, but we also aim to inspire and entertain you. We want to help you navigate today's difficult economic climate. WalletPop covers consumer finance from all angles, deals and bargains, consumer protection, tax help, credit and loans, paying for college, and retirement."  Website includes personal finance calculators.


WOMEN / MOMS

MoneyMindedMoms
Suze Orman’s money management site, Money Minded Moms is “a safe place where Moms can interact with other like-minded moms that want to tackle their money issues through knowledge and support.”

DailyWorth
DailyWorth is a community of women who talk money. We deliver practical tips, and the occasional kick in the pants, right to your inbox.


KIDS

Kansas State Treasurer’s Office Kids Zone
Includes homework help, games, money tips and more.

BizKid$
Need money? "Biz Kid$" teaches how to make it, manage it and save it

Citigroup’s Credit Education for Students

United States Mint - Hip Pocket Exchange
The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change™ website for kids includes games, toons, coins and medals, coin news, collectors club, and mint history.
 
Doorways to Dreams Financial Literacy Video Games

The Great PiggyBack Adventure

Moonjar
Moonjar moneyboxes were created as a tool for children and families to incorporate strong financial values and practices into their daily lives. Launched in 2001 by Eulalie M. Scandiuzzi, a Seattle native. Moonjar moneyboxes are used in homes and schools around the world. The website includes calculators, tips and articles.

National Endowment for Financial Education
High School Financial Planning program: A program about managing money that turns learning into action.

Online Finance Degree: Online Money Lessons and Games
As children grow older, they will inevitably have to learn about money and finance. Knowing the prices of things, calculating money, and using money wisely are essential skills that everybody needs to have in order to survive in the world. These materials are specifically created to make learning about money fun and effective.


GEN Y / YOUNG ADULT

Suze Orman’s 10 money tips for 20 somethings

Get Currency

WalletPoppers: Financial products for young adults


CREDIT REPORTS

Annualcreditreport.com

Experian

Equifax

TransUnion