Here are a few FREE resources for National Financial Literacy Month 2021 that you can use to learn more about personal financial planning. These links are provided solely for educational purposes and I recommend no source over another. Nor do I receive any compensation from these resources. If the link is broken, please search by name in your browser. If that doesn’t work, contact me and let’s talk.
Want to learn financial terms and concepts? I find Investopedia (https://www.investopedia.com/dictionary/) to be a great source. You can search terms, concepts, get articles and sign-up for email customized to your area of interest. Challenge yourself to learn one new term each week.
Expecting a new baby? Want to find out how much it will cost you? Try BabyCenter.com (https://www.babycenter.com/) for all things baby. The site offers a First-Year Baby Costs Calculator that will help you budget for your new baby. You can calculate the cost of baby’s first year. Did you know that BabyCenter estimates that cost could be $11,195 for 2021? That’s a 5.45% increase over 2020.
Do you suspect elder abuse? If so, the Administration on Ageing (https://aoa.acl.gov/Index.aspx) has lots of information for you and it’s also free. There is a locator that you can use if you suspect elder abuse. If you do, please use the locator to find out who to notify. Learn to spot the signs of elder abuse and elder fraud.
What about saving for college? Check out SavingForCollege.com (http://www.savingforcollege.com/). The site is geared specifically to 529 plans, but it has lots of tools, articles, and support if you want to learn about college costs, 529 plans, and other college funding issues.
Need help saving? America Saves has 54 Ways to Save Money to help you out. They also have lots of tips and strategies to get you started and to involve the kids in your life. Check out the America Saves Resource Center.
The above sources are just a light sampling of personal finance sites on the Internet that you can use to boost your financial literacy. For every financial aspect of your life, there are dozens of websites that provide information. Some sites are better than others, and most will provide only general information and may not answer your specific question.
When you need more in-depth information and personal service, reach out to me. As an independent Certified Financial Planner™ I can help you establish and maintain better financial habits. Contact me and let’s get started! #talktometuesday #education #Hireaplanner #FinancialLiteracyMonth #NationalFinancialLiteracyMonth #stressfree #savings #moneyeducation #financialeducation #CFPPro