ABLE National Resource Center: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act
The ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC) is a collaborative whose supporters share the goal of accelerating the design and availability of ABLE accounts for the benefit of individuals with disabilities and their families. They bring together the investment, support and resources of the country’s largest and most influential national disability organizations.
Information provided on the ANRC website will include:
- State-by-state ABLE development statuses;
- Side-by-side comparisons of ABLE program characteristics;
- Informational ABLE videos;
- Archived ABLE webinars;
- Published ABLE-related research;
- Summaries of ABLE-related policies, rules and regulations;
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs);
- An online portal to submit ABLE-related questions; and
- ABLE announcements.
American Financial Solutions
In partnership with the Seattle Community Colleges Television and North Seattle Community College, AFS has created eight powerful personal finance courses that you can take online for free, with an option to receive a certificate for your credit file. Investing in Yourself is series of programs that teach the essentials of smart money management.
Budgets Are Sexy: Where Financial Nerds Are Cool
“Budgets Are Sexy is a personal finance blog that won’t put you to sleep. -- Benjamin Franklin.” The blogger, J. Money, started writing five years ago (when he was in his 20s) and has fun covering such topics as budgeting, good giveaways, a life list, recommended things to spend money on, and other great financial resources.
Cents and Sensibility: A guide to money management for people with disabilities
This is a comprehensive financial education booklet written by Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) in conjunction with professors from Widener University that is designed to assist people with disabilities who are in the transition period into adulthood (age 18 to 30). This guide also includes important information about how to save wisely and maintain important government supports.
Choose to Save
Offers advice on saving for college, home purchases and retirement.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans – whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.
Credit Report: Get it For Free
Track your credit for free. Everyone should review a copy of their credit report, at least once a year.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Contact the FDIC to confirm that any bank you are considering doing business with is insured.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC educates the public about how to protect themselves in the marketplace and takes complaints about businesses that violate consumers’ rights and privacy.
FICO
This is an overall resource for learning about credit score calculations, debt-to-income, avoiding bad credit, and other helpful tips related to credit.
Habitat for Humanity
Offers units on controlling finances, credit basics, protecting money, finding a job, getting an education, and owning a home. Self-paced with tests and worksheets for each module.
The JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
The JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of young adults by evaluating their financial literacy; developing, disseminating and encouraging the use of standards for grades K-12; and promoting the teaching of personal finance.
MINT.com
An online resource that helps track income and spending.
Money Smart -- a Financial Education Program
Created by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Money Smart is a comprehensive financial education curriculum that teaches the basics of handling money and finances, including how to budget, save money, and how to avoid making “wrong” decisions that may result in years of financial pain. The curriculum is available free of charge.
MyMoney
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are buying a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you maximize your financial decisions. Throughout the site, you will find important information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to help you make smart financial choices.
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Contact the NCUA to confirm that any credit union you are considering doing business with is insured.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
A financial planning workbook for people newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis covering a range of issues including money management, job development, assistive technology, benefits planning and special needs trust and estate planning issues. Website has a number of excellent articles on assistive technology selection and funding.
OnGuard Online
The U.S. federal government and the technology industry provide information and tips to promote online safety and security.
Practical Money Skills for Life
To help people learn about the essentials of personal finance, Visa has partnered with consumer advocates, educators and financial institutions to develop the Practical Money Skills programs. You can access free educational resources, including personal finance articles, lesson plans, and games (including the popular Financial Football and Soccer games) from their website.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Offers a library of information, from tips for protecting your privacy online to how to shop safely on the Internet.
Study Money
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) launches the first-of its-kind financial empowerment website for people with disabilities, StudyMoney.us. This new, fully accessible, and user-friendly website makes financial education readily available to people with disabilities, their family members, advocates, and educators everywhere, at no cost.
Treasury Direct
A federal government site that provides information on savings bonds and Treasury bills.