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How do I start learning about personal finance?Learning about personal finance can become very overwhelming. This guide will assist you in locating tools and resources that are credible and will guide you to the personal finance topics you are interested in. I am not a financial planner, nor is this guide intended to give you financial advice. This guide is only intended to guide you to information from reliable sources. Speak with a financial counselor, planner, or other finance experts for account and investment advice and planning.
Introduction to Money Topics
The following links are information published by the federal government and non-profit organizations dedicated to teaching and increasing access to basic financial information. Users can learn about consumer issues, unclaimed money, government services, and reaching financial goals.
This link will bring you to the Money and Shopping page of USA.gov. Here you can learn about consumer issues, taxes, unclaimed money, purchasing from the government, and exchange rates.
MyMoney is a site dedicated to increasing access to financial services for all Americans. More than 20 Federal entities coordinate and collaborate to provide access to financial information about the services offered at the government level.
Smart About Money is one of many programs created by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). NEFE is an independent, nonprofit foundation that is committed to educating Americans on a broad range of financial topics, and also to helping Americans make sound money decisions in order to reach financial goals.
The following web sources are resources to promote lifelong learning about money and investments. Many of these sources also guide students to budgeting strategies and how to be a college student on a budget.
360degrees of Financial Literacy
360 Degrees of Financial literacy is a national volunteer effort of the nation’s Certified Public Accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances and develop money management skills. It focuses on financial education as a lifelong endeavor—from children learning about the value of money to adults reaching a secure retirement.
This site will help students understand and plan for college, financial aid, and teach early investment strategies.
Educational resources for college students on a budget.
The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in Washington, D.C. The coalition consists of more than 100 national organizations and a network of 51 independent, affiliated state coalitions that share a commitment to advancing youth financial literacy.
College Budgeting: How to Save Money in College
Learn how to budget and stick to it.
Consumer Ed
The Georgia Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Unit has designed this website as a comprehensive resource to help you make wise decisions – whether you’re buying a car, getting your first house or apartment, applying for credit, or trying to manage your money. Follow ConsumerEd to learn more about these important topics.
Dedicated to raising awareness and educating Georgians on life-long financial issues.
Georgia's Own Credit Union: Personal Fiance Education Center
Contains education modules that will guide you through the core aspects of personal financial management.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
Giving Georgians financial choices since 1965, GSFC helps Georgia students achieve their educational goals by administering financial aid programs, advocating on issues related to financing higher education, providing free financial aid consulting, and promoting financial literacy and default prevention.
Free Workbooks and Worksheets from the Foundation For Financial Planning to help secure your path to financial freedom through education.
The Foundation for Financial Planning supports the development of pro bono financial planning program models that can be replicated and scaled for greater impact. We offer these models to nonprofit organizations, financial planners, and others who want to develop or grow programs in their communities. (From website)
