Financial Literacy: Getting Started

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy helps people understand their personal finances through every stage of life.

Independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. Information covers mortgages, banking, credit cards, loans, investing, home equity, insurance, and retirement.

Developed by the Federal Trade Commission; provides videos, worksheets, and presentations on managing money; credit, loans and debt; and scams and Identity theft.

Answers to hundreds of financial questions. Topics cover auto loans, bank accounts, credit cards, credit reports and scores, debt collection, mortgages, and more.

The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. This includes how to avoid and reports scams, critically evaluate online reviews, and other information relating to consumer spending, debt, and online security.

Provides explanations of complex financial information, as well as simulators, reviews, and educational materials.

Includes online calculators, budget worksheets, planning checklists and other helpful resources from the federal government for making financial decisions.

Provides resources, education and support for every stage of financial readiness.