Online Financial Resources
Know what you are looking for? Use the links to download these free resources below.
Not quite sure? Browse the summaries on the right.
► Budgeting and Finances
► Calculators
► Counseling
► Credit Reports
► Debt Consolidation Basics
► Legal
► Money Management
► Online Libraries
► Student Loans
► Teaching Kids Money Management
Budgeting and Finance
These sites offer interactive budgeting tools to help you manage your finances.
► Financial Readiness: As Critical as Fully Charged Batteries
► Crown Online Tools
► Bankrate Tools
► Debt-Proof Living
Calculators
Type in your numbers and get results. Use these tools to help you understand your financial situation.
► The True Cost of Paying the Minimum► Does Your Budget Compare to Others?
► See Your FICO Score Range - Free
►Saving for a goal calculator
Counseling
Sometimes consumers get into debt as a result of divorce, drug abuse or other traumatic life events. Below are some online resources which may help you locate assistance for specific situations or needs.
► The American Association of Christian Counselors
► The Association of Black Psychologists
► National Institute on Drug Abuse
► Stress Relief, Management and Counseling
Credit Reports
Learn what's in your credit report and score, and obtain your free credit report.
► myFICO: What's in your credit report and credit score
► Free Annual Credit Reports
Debt Consolidation Basics
This site will teach you 15 signs of debt trouble and inform you of the basics of debt consolidation.
Legal
Sometimes debt is a result of expensive legal matters, use these resources to locate an attorney in your area.
► The Christian Legal Society
► National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
► AllLaw.com
► FindLaw
Money Management
Live better by spending less. Learn how to live on less and take advantage of the free money-saving offers to save money each month!
► SpendingWise
► Women's Wall Street
► Charles Schwab
Online Libraries
If you haven't found what you're looking for on our site, try these other libraries.
College Planning/Student Loans
Use these resources to help plan for college and learn about obtaining and repaying student loans.
► College Planning Source
► FinAid.org
► BankRate.com - Student Loans
► PlanningForCollege.com
► CollegeBoard.com
►BankRate.com - Student Loan Consolidation
Teaching Kids Money Management
These sites offer tips and lesson plans to help you ensure your children learn the importance of effective money management.
► Financial Fitness for Life
► Money Wise Teen
► Consumer Jungle
► Practical Money Skills
► Good Payer
► CitiGroup Financial Education
► Planet Orange
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