Selected Sites
Websites on Finances
Websites that can assist with information about finances.
360 Degrees of financial Literacy
This site offers general information for managing personal finances and financial calculators for everything from retirement planning to disability insurance. Information is arranged by topic.
America Saves
This site focuses on budgeting and saving.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Wealth of resources for both consumers and educators. Consumer tools include videos and worksheets on a variety of financial matters. The site also includes the Ask CFPB page and a FAQ database of answers to personal finance topics.
FINRA
A government-authorized nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity. A resource to help beginning investors understand personal finance and the basics of investing.
Investopedia
This site helps people understand financial concepts, improve investing skills, and learn how to manage money.
Money Smart
The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) manages this website dedicated to educating Americans about their finances.
MyMoney.gov
Content is similar to Money Smart but provides a more basic introduction to topics. Simple to navigate. Users will find the MyMoneyFive and Life Evens pages organized around common topics like buying a house and having children.
Nerd Wallet
Provides bug picture financial advice as well as simple transactions. Site includes guides to credit cars, mortgages, loans, and even travel. Each section offers side-by-side comparisons of services, financial calculators, and simulations. The company offers a plethora of services to all users, but more tailored service is available for those with accounts.