Here are some great links that will help you understand finances better! There is so much information on the Internet that I cannot possibly put all of it on my website.
www.mnjumpstart.org
This is the state coalition of the the organization that I am affiliated with, the link to the national website is: www.jumpstart.org
www.purechecks.com
Economic resources for K-12 teachers.
www.msmoney.com
MsMoney.com is a useful site for financial planning and worth a visit.
www.360financialliteracy.org/
The AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) provided "360 degrees of financial literacy."
http://www.cardratings.com/
Information and ratings on credit cards.
http://www.choicenerd.com/
"Smarter Decisions for a Brighter Future"
http://www.consumerjungle.org/
Promoting consumer literacy with young adults. You can read about the "50 Common Financial Pitfalls."
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/minPayment.asp
Bankrate.com calculates the true cost of only paying the minimum payment on your credit cards.
http://www.escapefromknab.com/
This game will let you escape from the slimy planet called "Knab" and go back to Earth only if you have enough money and make the right choices!
http://www.ftc.gov/
Website for the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.kidzmakecents.com
Where financial literacy is a wealth of fun!
http://www.girlsinc.org/gc/page.php?id=2.1.1
Girls Inc. inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold...this link goes to their "Design Your Future" webpage.
http://www.orangekids.com/
Welcome to Planet Orange, sponsored by ING Direct. Brave the desert, climb mountains, and dodge alligators while you explore everything there is to know about earning, spending, saving, and investing.
http://www.itsahabit.com/
Check out what Sammy Rabbit and the It's A Habit Company has to offer!
www.minyanville.com/
Hilarious site that offers financial infotainment!
www.italladdsup.org
A site for teens who want to get a head start on their financial future. This site offers games and simulations.
www.choosetosave.org
Employee and public education about saving money and making it a mission to retire with proper savings.
www.youngmoney.com
The official website for Young Money Magazine. There are some excellent articles for college students and young people just getting started in the "real world."