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Personal Finance: Money, Credit, Debt & Homeownership

This section covers money management, budgeting, loans, debt, savings, homeownership, family finance, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and credit.  The website is managed by a nonprofit organization called Money Management International (MMI), which offers financial counseling, education, workshops, and debt management/consolidation. In addition to the below, there are other useful sections of the site like Ask the Experts, various media, quizzes, and more.

Below is a link to each financial education section as described by MMI on their site.

Family Finances

Learn how to set a foundation of good personal finance skills—no matter what stage of life you’re in.

Homeownership and Home Loans

Learn more about buying, financing, maintaining, and protecting your largest asset.

Loans and Debt

If you want to control your money—rather than allowing your money to control you—it is important to learn how to manage your loans and debt.

Savings

Adequate savings is the cornerstone of financial security. Learn how to protect your financial future by saving for both goals and emergencies.

Credit Reports and Credit Scores

Good credit is an asset. Learn how to establish or reestablish your creditworthiness. Also learn how to ensure that the information in reports is accurate.

Bankruptcy

Read tips that are helpful before, during, and after filing. Also learn how to meet the bankruptcy counseling and education requirements.

Earn More

Earning more money is not nearly as hard as it sounds. With a little planning, earning more can certainly be within your reach.

Love and Money

Becoming a couple changes your financial situation. Find the resources you need to stay committed to successful financial planning together.

Youth and Money

It is never too early to start teaching young people the financial skills they will need for life. Find the resources you need to raise children to be financially successful adults.

Money and Budgeting

Knowledge is the key to successful money management. Our resources are designed to inspire and assist you as you begin to make positive changes in your financial life.

Financial Crisis

A financial crisis can be devastating. If you are facing a financial setback, it is time for planning, not panic.

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40 Money Management Tips For College Students

This manual is another excellent resource from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) that focuses on many aspects of managing finances.  Though the content is directed towards college students and getting a solid financial start in life, readers of any age and financial level can benefit.

The manual can be accessed HERE.

Visit NEFE or SmartAboutMoney for more free financial resources and information.

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Financial Planning for High School Students

The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) put together this comprehensive financial planning program to teach high school students how to better manage their money.  The main course page is here and each section can be accessed below.  Programa en Espanol.

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Money 101: Guide to Managing Finances

CNN Money put together an excellent step by step guide to managing finances in this web course. These courses cover all areas of financial planning in an easy to understand format. The main course page is accessed here while each section is accessed below.