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Resources Directory
Below are links to sites that contain useful financial or tax information. Know if a site that should be included here? Let us know.
BUDGETING/CREDIT/SAVING
- 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site offers general information for managing personal finances.
- AnnualCreditReport.com
This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
- Credit Abuse Resistance Education (C.A.R.E.) Program
A national program founded by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, WDNY and the Bankruptcy Committee of the Monroe County Bar Association to help educate people, especially young people, how to avoid bankruptcy.
- SavingAdvice.com
A personal finance website created specifically to show you different ways to save money. No matter what your current financial situation, there is plenty of information on this site to help you achieve your money goals.
CHILDREN
- Consumer Jungle
A web-based program that helps turn high school students into savvy consumers without putting them to sleep. There's something for everyone. Students will discover a host of on-line games, and teachers will find free classroom materials.
- KidsWealth.com
A website focused on helping you teach your kids how to be money smart and personally successful.
- New Jersey Financial Literacy Network
The New Jersey Financial Literacy Network increases the distribution of financial education materials to children and adults statewide, particularly in low and moderate income areas, and allows greater access to materials that will help families teach their children how to manage money and make informed financial decisions.
COLLEGE PLANNING/FINANCING
- YouCanDealWithIt.com
Lots of people have dealt with the frustration of student loans. Some of what they did worked. Some of it didn't. Here's a website that has gathered everything that helped them, to help you.
IDENTITY THEFT
SENIORS/RETIREES
- FirstGov for Seniors
Offers information on and links to a vast array of subjects, including retirement planning, health issues, tax assistance and eldercare.
WOMEN
- Wi$e Up
A project designed for Generation X women in their 20s and 30s. The goal is to promote financial security through online education and to encourage responsible saving habits for future retirement.
- Women and Retirement Savings
Four reasons from the U.S. Department of Labor why saving matters to women.
OTHER
- Auto Buyers Education Network
Auto Buyers Education Network, Inc. (ABEN) educates consumers on the entire auto buying or leasing process by teaching their clients how to negotiate their automotive transaction separately, using the following areas of counseling; purchase price, trade-ins, financing, insurances and aftermarket parts & accessories. “When these areas of counseling are negotiated properly our clients save thousands of dollars,” says Ondra Mayfield, V.P. of Business Development. Their counselors have extensive experience in the auto industry and have developed their negotiating techniques over a number of years. ABEN not only gives advice on how to buy a car, they will also give tips on how to find the best prices on service and advice on selling a vehicle on your own. There is no charge for this service. For more information or to speak with a counselor call (888) 418-2277 or visit
- Credit Smart Espanol
Financial literacy information in Spanish. A partnership between the Cuban American National Council and Freddie Mac.
- U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration division
Free publications on both retirement planning and savings.
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