Websites

• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
  American Society for Certified Public Accountants

  This site focuses on financial education as a lifelong endeavor—from children learning about the value of money to adults reaching a secure retirement.

• America Saves
  Consumer Federation of America

  This website supports the national America Saves Week campaign by offering tools and advice to help people set and reach their savings goals.

• AnnualCreditReport.com
  Equifax, Experian, TransUnion

  This is the only source to get free credit reports authorized by federal law. This law requires each of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies to give you a free copy of your credit report every 12 months.

• CFTC SmartCheck
  Commodity Futures Trading Commission

  Run by the U.S. CFTC, SmartCheck connects investors to tools to check the registration, license, and disciplinary history of certain financial professionals.

• Consumer.gov
  Federal Trade Commission

  Includes easy-to-read and understand resources for basic money management, credit, scams, and ID theft.

  Consumidor.gov
  Federal Trade Commission
  Incluye conceptos básicos de protección del consumidor como manejar su dinero; crédito, préstamos y deudas; estafas y el robo de identidad.

• consumerfinance.gov
  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

  Learn more about the CFPB and how it is working to make consumer financial markets fairer for everyone.

• FINRA Broker Check
  Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

  Search for broker dealers to confirm they are properly registered and check their disciplinary histories.

• FINRA Professional Designations Database
  FINRA

  Decode the letters that sometimes follow a financial professional’s name. You can also see whether the issuing organization requires continuing education, takes complaints or has a way for you to confirm who holds the credential.

• Investor.gov
  Securities and Exchange Commission

  A site to help investors at all experience levels understand how to invest wisely and avoid fraud.

• Money Smart
  Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

  A comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help people improve their financial skills and create positive banking relationships.

• MyCreditUnion.gov
  National Credit Union Administration

  The National Credit Union Administration’s consumer protection website MyCreditUnion.gov, and its financial literacy microsite, Pocket Cents, offer a variety of educational information, resources, and articles designed to help individuals make smarter financial decisions.

• MyMoney.gov
  Department of Treasury

  Publications, information and tools from more than 20 federal agencies that make up the Financial Literacy Education Commission.

• Social Security Retirement Estimator
  Social Security Administration

  The Retirement Estimator gives benefits estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record.

• USA.gov
  General Services Administration

  The official web portal of the U.S. government. USA.gov contains timely and valuable government information and resources on a variety of topics including consumer protection, small business, benefits, health insurance, taxes and more.

  GobiernoUSA.gov
  General Services Administration
  GobiernoUSA.gov es parte de USA.gov, el portal oficial del Gobierno de Estados Unidos con información confiable, actual e importante para usted cuándo y dónde la necesite.

Videos

• Finance & Capital Markets
  Khan Academy

  Khan Academy videos on a variety of financial education topics, from basic money management to credit and debt management, to long-term savings and more.

• How Diversification Decreases Risk
  Financial Literacy Center

  To protect your retirement savings, you need to choose a range of investments to avoid the risk of a single asset losing value.

• How Inflation Diminishes Savings
  Financial Literacy Center

  When saving for the future, you need to understand that as prices increase, the purchasing power of your money will decrease.

• How Tax-Advantaged Accounts Build Assets
  Financial Literacy Center

  Saving your money in a tax-free or tax-deferred Roth IRA or 401(k) retirement account will allow you to accumulate funds more quickly over time.

• How to Spot an Investment Scam
  FINRA Investor Education Foundation

  Investment fraud criminals use a wide array of sophisticated and highly effective tactics to get people to part with their money. Learn how to spot those techniques and help protect not just yourself but friends, neighbors and family members.

• Savings Matters
  Department of Labor

  Most young workers haven’t calculated how much they need for retirement and only about half are saving for retirement at all. Learn why starting early and contributing regularly will make it easier to reach your retirement goals.

Courses

• Federal Student Aid – Financial Aid Toolkit
  Department of Education

  The Financial Aid Toolkit provides federal student aid information and outreach tools for counselors, college access professionals, nonprofit mentors, and others.

• Money Smart
  Federal Deposit Insurance Commission

  A comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help low- and moderate-income individuals outside the financial mainstream enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships.

• Money Smart for Older Americans
  CFPB, FDIC

  An instructor-led training developed jointly by FDIC and CFPB, this module provides awareness among older adults and their caregivers about how to prevent elder financial exploitation and to encourage advance planning and informed financial decision-making.

• NEFE Financial Workshop Kits
  National Endowment for Financial Education

  Customizable workshop kits focus on varied—yet specific—audiences. The 10 main topic areas offer resources and information specific to people’s income level, stage of life, or unique situations.

Inclusion of entities or websites in this list should not be considered an endorsement by the West Hempstead Public Library. There are many other possible entities that are not listed that may also be able to serve your needs.