Financial Literacy Programs

A key goal of the 2008 National Consumer Protection Week is to encourage consumers to take the steps necessary to build a solid financial foundation. This page highlights some of the outstanding financial literacy programs available nationwide for individuals, parents, and students. You will find programs and activities on topics that include debt management, money management for youth, credit, identity theft awareness, E-banking, budgeting and savings.

DSEF extends its appreciation to the organizations listed for allowing us to link to their websites.

  • Money Smart – An Adult Education Program

    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
    Money Smart is a training program that helps consumers build financial knowledge, develop financial confidence, and use banking services effectively. http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/

  • Money Wi$e Women

    Money Wi$e Women Educational Services
    The purpose of Money Wi$e Women Educational Services is to educate and empower women on basic financial literacy through Money Wi$e forums. http://www.moneywisewomen.net/edusvcs.asp

  • Money Talks

    University of California Cooperative Extension
    Money Talks is an outstanding financial management website that provides teens with the information they need to make wise money decisions. http://www.moneytalks.ucr.edu/english/intro.html

  • National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

    The National Endowment for Financial Education’s mission is to help American acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to take control of their financial destiny. http://www.nefe.org

  • American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC)

    American Consumer Credit Counseling offers confidential credit counseling financial education to consumers nationwide. ACCC is dedicated to helping consumers regain control of their finances and plan for a debt-free future. http://www.consumercredit.com

  • LifeSmarts

    LifeSmarts is run by the National Consumers League. The program encourages high school students to learn about consumer and financial issues. http://www.lifesmarts.org

  • Consumer Credit Counseling Services

    Consumer Credit Counseling Services is a division of Money Management International. The organization offers online financial education, credit counseling, and tools for consumers and teachers. http://www.moneymanagement.org/

  • Jump$tart

    Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations that conduct or support financial education for students in kindergarten through college. Jump$tart’s role is to support and promote the individual and collective work of its partner organizations nationwide. http://www.jumpstart.org

  • 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy website offers information on personal finances that includes retirement and estate planning, parenthood, college, sandwich generation and entrepreneurs. http://www.360financialliteracy.org

  • Thrive by Five

    Credit Union National Association
    The Thrive by Five website offers financial education activities for preschoolers. http://www.creditunion.coop/thriveby5/index.html

  • National Foundation for Credit Counseling

    The NFCC promotes the national agenda for financially responsible behavior and builds capacity for its members to deliver the highest quality financial education and counseling services. http://www.nfcc.org/