Collections
Wells Fargo provides a treasure trove (too many to list here) of financial education resources for everyone: https://wellsfargoworks.com and https://www.wellsfargo.com/financial-education/. They also offer a progam named Hands on Banking, which is also available in Spanish (www.elfuturoentusmanos.org). Additionally, Wells Fargo offers a great resource for students: Your 5 Step Guide to Paying for College (www.wellsfargo.com/fivesteps).
An extensive collection of materials for small business provided by the SBA: https://www.sba.gov/tools/sba-learning-center/search/training
The FDIC offers a full suite of Money Smart, a comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help individuals and small business owners enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships. The Money Smart curriculum for consumers is available free of charge in several versions: Instructor-led curricula for adults available in nine languages and Braille and large print versions for the visually impaired; Instructor-led curricula series for young people in grades pre-K through 12; A stand-alone instructor-led module that targets the needs of older adults (age 62 and older) in English and Spanish; A self-paced Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) format online for ages 13 and over in English and Spanish; A portable audio (MP3) version; And Money Smart for Small Business instructor-led curriculum focusing on the needs of new or existing entrepreneurs in English and Spanish.
Blogs
Cash Chat http://financialinfoforwomen.wordpress.com/
Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions http://www.clearpoint.org/blog/
MintLife Blog: http://www.mint.com/blog/
Money Talks News: http://www.moneytalksnews.com/
On the Money Magazine: http://www.onthemoneystl.org/
Banking
Bank On Save Up St Louis (has good info that applies in New Mexico): www.getbankednow.org
Borrowing Money (Lending)
Credit and Loans: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/credit-and-loans
MyMoney.gov http://www.mymoney.gov/borrow/Pages/borrow.aspx
Payday Loans: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/category/payday-loans/
Small business
SCORE – Free Business Mentoring and Education: https://www.score.org/
Children and Youth
“Financial Firsts” for teachers: http://www.clearpoint.org/financial-firsts-for-teachers/
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: https://www.dallasfed.org/educate
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: https://www.kansascityfed.org/education/consumer
Junior Achievement (students): https://www.jamyway.org/
Junior Achievement (teachers or volunteers): https://wwww.newmexicoja.org
Kids and Money: Teaching Children to Manage Their Finances: http://www.stlouisfed.org/community_development/assets/pdf/kids_and_money.pdf
Money Math: http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_moneymath.htm
MyMoney.gov – Youth Resources: http://www.mymoney.gov/Pages/for-youth.aspx
Consumer Issues
Better Business Bureau company directory/reviews: www.bbb.org
Direct Marketing Association opt-out: www.dmachoice.org
Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov
National “Do Not Call” Registry: www.donotcall.gov
Credit
Credit Reports http://www.federalreserve.gov/creditreports/default.htm
Credit Scores www.myfico.com
Free annual credit report www.annualcreditreport.com
Free credit reports http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports
Debt
Chestnut Credit Counseling: http://www.chestnut.org
Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions: http://www.clearpoint.org/
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection
National Foundation for Credit Counseling: http://www.nfcc.org/
General Financial Education (many topics)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: www.consumerfinance.gov
Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission www.mymoney.gov
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency http://www.occ.gov/topics/community-affairs/resource-directories/financial-literacy/index-financial-literacy.html#BasicFinancialLiteracy
Smart About Money (NEFE) http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/
On-line Curriculum/Training/Videos
Khan Academy – Better Money Habits: https://www.bettermoneyhabits.com/
“Financial Firsts” for teachers: http://www.clearpointccs.org/financial-firsts-for-teachers/
BBB/Clearpoint financial tip videos: http://www.bbb.org/council/news-events/lists/tips-sponsored-by-clearpoint-credit-counseling-solutions/
Clearpoint Debt Collection Podcasts: http://clearpoint.org/resource-center/podcasts
Clearpoint University www.u.clearpointccs.org
Relationships and Money
A lighter look at love and money: http://www.repaydebt.org/wcc_contest/penny-bags-a-buck-episode-1-giveaway
Dave Ramsey: http://www.daveramsey.com/articles/content-center/category/lifeandmoney_relationshipsandmoney/
Dr. Phil: http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/32
Suze Orman: http://www.oprah.com/money/Money-and-Relationships-5-Tips-Suze-Orman
Retirement
AARP Money and Savings: http://blog.aarp.org/category/money-savings/
CNN Money – Retirement: http://money.cnn.com/retirement/
Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/retirement/
Savings
America Saves http://www.americasaves.org/
Federal Trade Commission http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0163-66-ways-save-money
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) accounts: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p969/ar02.html
Individual Development Accounts: http://www.beyondhousing.org/programs/homeownership-center/individual-development-accounts/
MyMoney.gov http://www.mymoney.gov/save-invest/Pages/saveandinvest.aspx
Spending (Budgeting)
Better Money Habits http://www.bettermoneyhabits.com/en/home.html#fbid=Pkw09xBOXwl
Clearpoint’s Budget Worksheet: http://www.clearpoint.org/wp-content/uploads/budgetsheet1.pdf
Mint.com online budgeting: www.mint.com
MyMoney.gov http://www.mymoney.gov/save-invest/Pages/saveandinvest.aspx
Students/Saving for College/Student Loan Debt
Federal Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college
NM 529 (college saving plan) information: http://www.hed.state.nm.us/students/529overview.aspx
NFCC Student Loan Counseling: http://www.studentloanhelp.org/
Student Loan Alliance Counseling: http://www.clearpointccs.org/credit-debt/student-loan-counseling/
Student Loan Borrower Assistance: http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/
Taxes
IRS e-file: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free
Volunteer tax preparation: http://gatewayeitc.org/
IRS help and resources: https://www.irs.gov/help-resources
Tools and Calculators
Bankrate.com calculators: http://www.bankrate.com/calculators.aspx
ClearPoint tools: http://www.clearpointccs.org/tips-and-tools/tools/
MyMoney.gov http://www.mymoney.gov/tools/Pages/tools.aspx
Veteran’s Resources
CFPB http://www.consumerfinance.gov/servicemembers/
Clearpoint Military Reconnect: http://www.clearpoint.org/military-reconnect-program
Senior Veterans Service Alliance: http://www.veteransaidbenefit.org/
USA Cares: http://www.usacares.org/
