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Financial Education Resources

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• Pre-School
• Elementary
• Middle School
• High School
• Going to College
• Adults

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Pre-School

• Thrive by Five offers free tips and fun activities for little kids.

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Elementary School

• BizKid$ is a public TV series designed to entertain and teach children how to make and manage money, while inspiring them to pursue their dreams.
   
• EconEdLink is a premier source of classroom tested, Internet-based economic lesson materials. Browse online lessons by Title, Concept, Grade, Lesson Plan Type or Standards.
   
• Feed the Pig for Tweens includes the tools to help students (grades 4-6) develop sound saving and spending habits while reinforcing critical math skills in a fun and engaging way!
   
• Googolplex® 5-Spot Clubhouse is an online magazine written by youth for youth, and deals with money matters and life issues through colorful stories and interactive games.
   
• Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy offers a “clearinghouse” that includes resources for all ages and special needs.
   
• Junior Achievement (JA) is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers (from Sun Federal) — all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs for elementary teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
   
• MinyanLand is a fun, safe, free virtual community to learn about money and the economy. Ideal for grades 2-6.
   
• MoneyAndStuff.info is your single source for financial education. It includes lesson plans and fun activities for kids, teens and adults.
   
• Practical Money Skills for Life includes resources (games, calculators and curriculum) to help educators, parents and students practice better money management for life at home, school and work. Lessons available for children Preschool - Grade 2, Grades 3 - 6 and students with special needs.
   

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Middle School

• BizKid$ is a public TV series designed to entertain and teach children how to make and manage money, while inspiring them to pursue their dreams.
   
• EconEdLink is a premier source of classroom tested, Internet-based economic lesson materials. Browse online lessons by Title, Concept, Grade, Lesson Plan Type or Standards.
   
• Feed the Pig for Tweens includes the tools to help students (grades 4-6) develop sound saving and spending habits while reinforcing critical math skills in a fun and engaging way!
   
• Googolplex® AJ's Mall is an online magazine written by youth for youth, and deals with money matters and life issues through colorful stories and interactive games.
   
• Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy offers a “clearinghouse” that includes resources for all ages and special needs.
   
• Junior Achievement (JA) is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers (from Sun Federal) — all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs for middle school teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
   
• The Mint is designed to help 6-12 graders how to manage money wisely (Budgeting your Financial Resources, Credit: Buy Now & Pay More Later, Scarcity, Choice & Decisions, The Stock Market: Risks & Rewards.
   
• MinyanLand is a fun, safe, free virtual community to learn about money and the economy. Ideal for grades 2-6.
   
• MoneyAndStuff.info is your single source for financial education. It includes lesson plans and fun activities for kids, teens and adults.
   
• Money Math is a free four-lesson curriculum supplement for math classes using real-life examples from personal finance.
   
• Practical Money Skills for Life is all about helping consumers learn what they need to make those dreams and goals a reality. Teens (Grades 7 - 12) can learn about Making Decisions, Making Money, The Art of Budgeting, Living on Their Own, Buying a Home, Banking Services, Credit, Credit Cards, Cars and Loans, The Influence of Advertising, Consumer Awareness, Saving and Investing, In Trouble and Consumer Privacy.

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High School

• Anytime Adviser - Whether you’re thinking of buying a car, a home, or just looking to get better control of your finances, try out these online coaches (Couples & Money, New Car Buying, Used Car Buying, Home Buying Coach, Checking Account, Credit Management, Identity Theft Coach).
   
• brass|CU Magazine is a money website for young adults providing direct, intelligent and entertaining content to young adults about the money side of life to help you achieve your goals. From planning your retirement to throwing parties, brass looks at the lives of young adults and how we handle money.
   
• EconEdLink is a premier source of classroom tested, Internet-based economic lesson materials. Browse online lessons by Title, Concept, Grade, Lesson Plan Type or Standards.
   
• Financial Football - students tackle financial questions like professionals in this fast-paced, quiz-style game that divides classrooms into two teams that compete by answering finance-themed questions to earn yardage and score touchdowns.
   
• Googolplex C-Note University® is an online magazine written by youth for youth, and deals with money matters and life issues through colorful stories and interactive games.
   
• Guides to Independence is a series of interactive online tutorials. Courses cover topics from managing a checking account to buying a used car.
   
• It All Adds Up is a web site for high school students who want to get a head start on their financial futures. The web site contains online games and simulations to help students learn about credit management, buying a car, paying for college, budgeting, saving, and investing.
   
• Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy offers a “clearinghouse” that includes resources for all ages and special needs.
   
• Junior Achievement (JA) is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers (from Sun Federal) — all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs for middle school teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
   
• The Mint is designed to help 6-12 graders how to manage money wisely (Budgeting your Financial Resources, Credit: Buy Now & Pay More Later, Scarcity, Choice & Decisions, The Stock Market: Risks & Rewards.
   
• MoneyAndStuff.info is your single source for financial education. It includes lesson plans and fun activities for kids, teens and adults.
   
• National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

  High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) is a free, non-commercial financial education program that includes all the resources (lesson plans, handouts, quizzes, tests) for the teacher, a student workbook and additional online resources. JA Presents the NEFE HSFPP – meets Ohio’s 2010 financial education curriculum requirement.
   

• Practical Money Skills for Life is all about helping consumers learn what they need to make those dreams and goals a reality. Teens (Grades 9 - 12) can learn about Making Decisions, Making Money, The Art of Budgeting, Living on Their Own, Buying a Home, Banking Services, Credit, Credit Cards, Cars and Loans, The Influence of Advertising, Consumer Awareness, Saving and Investing, In Trouble and Consumer Privacy.
   
• Reality Check Quiz – What will it take to live the life you want? Take the quiz to find out.
   
• What’s My Score helps students to understand credit reports and scores, and take control of their financial futures. Plus get a free FICO score estimate!

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Going to College Resources

• College Board offers help to students, parents and educators on how to prepare for college. From SAT help to loans and curriculum. This site has it all for the college bound.
   
• FinAid, The Smart Student Guide to financial aid, is one of the most comprehensive free resources for objective and unbiased information about student financial aid.
   
• Free Application for Student Aid allows students to apply for financial aid online and research available federal loans for students.
   
• Great Lakes Higher Education Corp. features guided tours, and can help you select a college, plan a career and pay for school.
   
• Know How 2 Go - You know why to go to college; we're here to tell you how including tips to prepare for college based on your graduation year.
   
• The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) offers tools and resources to help you and your family plan for higher education.
   

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Adults

• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy offers general information for managing personal finances including Feed the Pig
   
• America Saves proves you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of America Saves learn tips and tools to help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. To find a local campaign, click here.
   
• Anytime Adviser - Whether you’re thinking of buying a car, a home, or just looking to get better control of your finances, try out these online coaches: Couples & Money, New Car Buying, Used Car Buying, Home Buying Coach, Checking Account, Credit Management, Identity Theft Coach.
   
• Home & Family Finance provides members with automatically updated online personal finance information. New articles are added weekly on homes, autos, technology, money savvy, and retirement--plus online guides offer details on consumers' biggest purchases.
   
• MyMoney is a Federal Government site dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money.
   
• NCUA Financial Education Library features printable information on identity theft, Credit Card reporting and Credit Card practices.
   
• Practical Money Skills for Life is all about helping consumers learn what they need to make those dreams and goals a reality. Features for adults include a practical money series, money matters, consumer learning center and life events. Plus, resources for entrepreneurs and businesses.
   
• What’s My Score explains credit reports and scores so you can take control of your financial future. Plus get a free FICO score estimate!
   
• Your Money NOW is a free, interactive resource to help you take control of your finances...Now. Resources include financial quick tips, e-learning courses, credit & debt, fraud, theft & scams, plus more!

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