LINKS:
ORGANIZATIONS
& INITIATIVES
American
Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org
AAFCS is the only professional association dedicated to Family &
Consumer Sciences professionals. AAFCS strives to improve the quality
and standards of individual and family life by providing educational
programs, influencing public policy, and through communication. AAFCS
members work to empower individuals, strengthen families, and enable
communities.
American Association of Retired Persons – Be a Wise
Consumer – Investing and Saving
http://www.aarp.org
http://www.aarp.org/money/wise_consumer
http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning/investing_saving
AARP is a United States-based non-government organization dedicated
to the interests of persons aged 50 and over. It was originally entitled
American Association of Retired Persons, but as the activities of
AARP diversified, it became broader than only retired people. Now
with over 33 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan
membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States.
American Bankers Association
http://www.aba.com
American Bankers Association has financial and regulatory information
for consumers, bankers and members of the financial services industry
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants –
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
http://www.aicpa.org/financialliteracy/index.asp
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national,
professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its
mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and
leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest
professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and
clients.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy is a multi-faceted effort, spearheaded
by the AICPA, with the support of state CPA societies. The program
encourages CPAs to take a broad leadership role in volunteering to
educate the American public, from school children to retirees, on
financial topics that apply specifically to their particular stage
of life.
America Saves
http://www.americasaves.org
America Saves is a nationwide campaign in which a broad coalition
of nonprofit, corporate, and government groups helps individuals and
families save and build wealth. Through information, advice, and encouragement,
we assist those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund,
save for a home, save for an education, or save for retirement.
American Saving Education Council
http://www.choosetosave.org
ASEC is a national coalition of public- and private-sector institutions
committed to making saving and retirement planning a priority for
all Americans. ASEC is a program of the Employee Benefit Research
Institute Education and Research Fund (EBRI-ERF), a 501©(3) non-profit
organization ( http://www.ebri.org).
Bankrate.com
http://www.bankrate.com
The website is a center of financial information offering interest
rate comparisons, trend charts, news headlines and articles, rate
tickers, and a variety of calculators.
ByDesign Financial Solutions™
http://www.bydesignsolutions.org
ByDesign Financial Solutions is dedicated
to providing comprehensive personal finance solutions and empowerment
through education, tailored services and strategic relationships.
California Financial Literacy
http://www.dfi.ca.gov/financialliteracy/financial_reading.asp
This is the state of California website for financial literacy.
California Jumpstart Coalition
http://www.cajumpstart.org
California Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit organization with over
300 individuals and organizations representing business, government
and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial
literacy of California's youth.
California Mortgage Bankers Association
http://www.cmba.com/resourcecenter.htm
The California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) is the only statewide
organization in California dedicated to representing the residential
and commercial real estate finance industry before all government
and regulatory agencies. The mission of CMBA is to promote a business,
economic and legal environment conducive to the efficient and ethical
conduct to all aspects of mortgage banking and real estate finance.
Center for a New American Dream
http://www.newdream.org
The Center for a New American Dream works with individuals, institutions,
communities and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter
the commercialization of our culture and promote positive changes
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
http://www.cfp.net
CFP Board was founded in July 1985 as the International Board of Standards
and Practices for Certified Financial Planners, Inc, (IBCFP) by the
College for Financial Planning (College) and the Institute of Certified
Financial Planners (ICFP). As a professional regulatory organization
acting in the public interest by fostering professional standards
in personal financial planning, CFP Board establishes and enforces
education, examination, experience and ethics requirements for CFP®
certificants.
Character Counts
http://www.charactercounts.org
The purpose of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition is to fortify the lives
of America’s young people with consensus ethical values called
the "Six Pillars of Character." These values, which transcend
divisions of race, creed, politics, gender and wealth, are: trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
CNN Money
http://www.cnn.com/pf/101
CNN Money is a comprehensive source for money and personal finance
needs.
Consumer Federation of America
http://www.consumerfed.org/index.cfm
Since 1968, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has provided
consumers a well-reasoned and articulate voice in decisions that affect
their lives. Day in and out, CFA's professional staff gathers facts,
analyzes issues, and disseminates information to the public, policymakers,
and rest of the consumer movement.
Debt Free America
www.debtfreeamerica.com
Debt Free America is a non profit service organization offering confidential and professional financial education, credit counseling, and debt management programs to customers nationwide.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA)
http://www.fcclainc.org
FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization
for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education
in public and private school through grade 12.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Money Smart Adult
Education
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart
The FDIC protects the first $100000 of deposits that are payable in
the United States. The FDIC recognizes the importance of financial
education, particularly for people with little or no banking experience.
That's why the FDIC created Money Smart, a training program to help
adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills
and create positive banking relationships.
Federal Reserve Personal Financial Education, FED 101, FED for Kids
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/pfed
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/
The Federal Reserve System (also the Federal Reserve; informally The
Fed) is the central banking system of the United States. The Federal
Reserve System is a quasi-governmental banking system composed of
(1) a presidentially-appointed Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System in Washington, D.C.; (2) the Federal Open Market Committee;
(3) 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks located in major cities throughout
the nation; and (4) numerous private member banks, which own varying
amounts of stock in the regional Federal Reserve Banks.
Federal Trade Commission Credit and Identity Theft Resources
http://www.ftc.gov/credit
http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft
The site has information on mortgages, auto loans, credit reports,
dealing with debt collectors, and ways to protect your personal financial
information
Financial Planning Association
http://www.fpanet.org
The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) connects those
who need, support and deliver financial planning. We believe that
everyone is entitled to objective advice from a competent, ethical
financial planner to make smart financial decisions. FPA members demonstrate
a professional commitment to education and a client-centered financial
planning process.
FirstGov.gov
http://www.firstgov.gov
Official information and services from the U.S. government. Whatever
you want or need from the U.S. government, it's here on FirstGov.gov.
You'll find a rich treasure of online information, services and resources.
Institute of Consumer Financial Education
http://www.financial-education-icfe.org
Financial education for all age groups with a special section devoted
to teaching children about money. Other features are Financial Wisdoms
with a budget form, Tips for Using Credit Cards, Credit File Correction
and Mending Spending.
Internal Revenue Service
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov
The IRS is the US government agency responsible for tax collection
and tax law enforcement. Contains downloadable forms, instructions,
etc.
Jumpstart Coalition
http://www.jumpstartcoalition.org
The Jump$tart Coalition is a national non profit that seeks to improve
the personal financial literacy of young adults. Jump$tart's purpose
is to evaluate the financial literacy of young adults; develop, disseminate,
and encourage the use of standards for grades K-12; and promote the
teaching of personal finance
Junior Achievement
http://www.ja.org
Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people
understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and
educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening
their minds to their potential.
MSN Money
MSN Money is a comprehensive source for money and personal finance
needs.
http://www.moneycentral.msn.com
My Money
http://www.mymoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching
all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are
planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in
your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.
Throughout the site, you will find important information from 20 federal
agencies government wide.
National Council on Economic Education – Economic Education
Link
http://www.ncee.net/cel
http://www.ncee.net/resources
http:// www.econedlink.org
NCEE is a unique Network of state Councils and university-based Centers
whose goals are to ensure: economic literacy becomes a priority on
the national education agenda; quality, standards-based economic education
is effectively taught in every state, in every school, and at every
grade level; and all of America's kids have the economic skills and
understanding they will need as workers, consumers, savers and investors,
and citizens. EconEdLink provides classroom-tested, Internet-based
economic lesson materials for K-12 teachers and their students.
National Endowment for Financial Education
http://www.nefe.org
The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) is
a non-profit 501 (c) (3) foundation dedicated to helping all Americans
acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control
of their personal finances.
New York State Banking Department Financial Empowerment Clearinghouse
http://www.banking.state.ny.us/fec/clalpha.htm
The site contains a comprehensive list of financial education resources
and organizations from around the nation.
PBS – Managing Your Money
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/on2/budget.html
A variety of resources to help manage your money.
Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae®, is the nation's leading provider of student loans and administrator of college savings plans, has helped millions of Americans achieve their dream of a higher education. The company primarily provides federal and private student loans, including consolidation loans, for undergraduate and graduate students and their parents.
Loans for graduates
http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/find_student_loan/grad/
After graduation
http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduation/after_graduation.htm
Be debt savvy
http://salliemae.com/before_college/planning-wisely/debtsavvy/debtsavvy.htm
USA Today – Education
http://www.usatoday.com/educate/home.htm
The USA TODAY paper, website and lesson plans for students. It provides
multidisciplinary activities connected to each day's news.
USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service (CREES) – Financial Security Later in Life
http://www.csrees.usda.gov
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/economics/fsll/fsll.html
Aims to improve economic, environmental, and social conditions in
the United
States and globally. Financial security is the ability to meet future
needs while keeping pace with day-to-day obligations. Preparing for
retirement and potential long-term care costs takes planning, saving,
and debt control. This Cooperative Extension initiative seeks to help
people improve personal finance behaviors leading to financial security
in later life, enhance the capacity of local educators and their partners
to deliver effective programs, and increase economic vitality and
quality of life for families and communities.
U.S. Mint for Kids
http://www.usmint.gov/kids/flashIndex.cfm
U.S. Mint web page designed for kids filled with games and cartoons.
U.S. Treasury for Kids
http://www.ustreas.gov/kids
U.S. Treasury web page designed for kids.
Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition
http://www.wsjclassroomedition.com/index.html
The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition is an award winning educational
program developed by the publishers of the world's premier business
newspaper, and devoted to preparing young people for the decisions
that will shape their economic future.
Young American Center for Financial Education
http://www.yacenter.org
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is home to Young Americans
Bank and an incredible array of award-winning nonprofit programs,
all designed to teach young people 21 and under about finance, economics
and business. Since opening our doors in 1987, we’ve served
more than 300,000 youth across Colorado and in other states.
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