Below is a listing of organizations and their respective websites that provide valuable information for financial educators and consumers. Please explore these resources and tools to use in your presentations. If you'd like to suggest an addition to this list, please email us at info@mdcash.org.
Publications and online “Money Skill” course for high school students
American Savings Education Council | www.choosetosave.org
Publications, curriculum, calculators, retirement ball park sheet - all focused on the power of savings
AssetPlatform (from the Aspen Institute) | www.assetplatform.org
Delivers high quality products and services, including trainings, calculators, assessment tools, consumer-friendly financial products and links to experts
Citibank | www.citigroup.com
The Citi Financial Education Curriculum & Facilitator's Guide offers basic lessons in personal finances
Consumer Action | www.consumer-action.org
Multilingual educational materials and technical assistance
Consumer Federation of America | www.consumerfed.org
Studies and fact sheets on financial and consumer protection topics
Credit Abuse Resistance Education | www.careprogram.us
Free financial literacy program which makes bankruptcy professionals available to educators, students and the public to illuminate the dangers of credit abuse
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | www.fdic.gov
“Money Smart” financial educational curriculum in multiple languages
Federal Reserve | www.FederalReserveEducation.org
Lesson plans, publications, videos and online financial education tools
Financial Education Game | www.financialentertainment.org
Online game teaching budgeting, credit, and spending decision making
“Foolproof” Consumer Education Portal for Students | www.foolproofonline.info
Online course sponsored by credit unions
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy | www.jumpstart.org
Financial literacy research, standards and educational resources for pre-kindergarten through college-age youth
Junior Achievement| www.ja.org
Financial education programs for middle and high school students
Maryland Attorney General |www.oag.state.md.us/WiseBuys
Consumer protection tip sheets and online game for teens
Maryland CASH Campaign | www.mdcash.org
Tool kits for conducting a Credit Café and for helping educators with assisting their clients on a variety of financial topics
Maryland Financial Literacy Coalition | www.mdfinancialskills.org
Curriculum, teaching tools for multiple school-age groups
National Council on Economic Education | www.ncee.net
Publications and online courses for students and teachers
National Endowment for Financial Education | www.financialworkshopkits.org
Workshop kits including FAQs, customizable PowerPoint presentations, scripts, and handouts focused on educating varied, yet specific audiences on financial basics
Securities and Exchange | www.sec.gov/investor
Educational game and materials related to investing
US Financial Literacy Coalition | www.mymoney.gov
Online tools, worksheets, and federal government resources
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