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Personal Money Management

We all need to start somewhere when placing ourselves on the path toward our financial goals. This section addresses the basics of sensible money management, and provides the principal habits needed to cultivate a solid financial footing that will last a lifetime.

  • Building Wealth - A beginners guide to securing your financial future, addresses budgeting, saving, investing and debt. (Federal Reserve)
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  • Practical Money Skills for Life - Financial Management lessons for all ages from Practical Money Skills.
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  • Plan it. Save 4 it - Four simple steps to help you start saving today--even if you "don't make enough money to save right now." (NCUF)
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  • There's a Lot to Learn about Money - Simple tips to help you set goals, develop a budget, and manage your credit. (Federal Reserve)
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  • The Wealth Care Kit - Evaluate your current financial situation, identify both short- and long-term goals and develop a plan to reach them. (NEFE)
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  • Create Your Own Happy Ending - Financial advice for women. (NEFE)
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  • Electronic Banking - Consumer information and rights concerning Electronic Funds Transfer and ATM transactions. (FTC)
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  • Consumer's Almanac - Organize your expenses, save for the future, and manage your credit with monthly calendars and worksheets. (AFSA Education Foundation)
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  • What You Should Know About Financial Planning - Discusses the benefits of financial planning for life-changing events, such as buying a home or retirement. (Certified Financial Planner Board)
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  • Financial Planning - Articles and resources for seniors. (AARP)
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