Research Guides: Financial Literacy: Other/General

Resources for Other Topics in Financial Literacy

This page has resources for aspects of financial literacy that aren't covered on the specific topic pages, or resources that cover multiple topics at once.

Videos

Your Life, Your Money

Real-life stories of young people facing and overcoming economic challenges. The one-hour PBS special shares practical financial advice on issues such as banking, credit, investments, budgeting, insurance, self-employment, and more. The website also features other tools and resources to help you make sound decisions about your financial future.

Bank Your Future

What's the difference between a need and a want? The video above is sponsored by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, The Milwaukee Public Library, Make-a-Difference Wisconsin, and the American Library Association.

Online Resources

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
This website from the American Institute of CPAs provides general information for managing personal finances.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A government website with a wide range of consumer financial information and resources.
Khan Academy: Personal Finance
Free online classroom with courses on any topic; link goes to available courses in personal finance, but it's a good idea to explore the whole site.
MoneyCounts
This site from Pennsylvania State University covers major aspects of financial literacy issues. Brief focused videos and chapters are easy to follow and include quizzes to test yourself.
Money Crashers
Great site to start learning about basic money management -- credit cards, banking, loans, investing
MyMoney.gov
MyMoney.gov explores the five key building blocks for managing and growing your money.
Practical Money Skills for Life
Sponsored by Visa, this website offers practical personal financial advice on a variety of topics.

Games and Quizzes

Test your money knowledge with these interactive games & quizzes!

Visa's World Cup Financial Football
Put your financial skills to the test with this game, which tests your money management skills as you try to score. Study modules are also included.
Payback
"Payback is designed to get you thinking about how to succeed in college without taking on too much student loan debt. It's not a step-by-step guide to managing your finances in college. Hopefully this game will bring up some questions and ideas you hadn't considered before."
Build Your Stax
A game where you have 20 years to grow your wealth. Teaches about different investment options and strategies.
Hit the Road
A game where you learn to manage money wisely through the scenario of college students roadtripping across the United States.

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