The
following websites offer a simple way to improve your money knowhow
without leaving your home. Some of these games are suitable for children and young adults. It is never too early for your children to learn about money!
Bad Credit Hotel
Created
by the US Treasury this game combines a "movie" setting with
information on credit repair. Players work to complete tasks while
learning how to fix credit issues.
Beehive Tutorials
A
useful website with a number of resources ranging from money, health,
jobs, school, and housing. Financial education information includes:
"Spending Money", "Saving Wisely", and "Getting Help with Basic Needs".
Hands on Banking
Interactive online courses for adults, young adults, teens, and kids. Nine course include basic banking and starting a small business. This is an easy to use website that may be fun for the whole family!
Moneytopia
This
fun game is offered in a series of tutorials, simply click on the topic
you are interested in, such as "What Makes up a Mortgage" or "Saving
for College" to get started.
My Money
Created
by the US Financial Literacy and Education Commission, mymoney.gov,
provides information on basic financial topics. Many topics have free
financial calculators, which are helpful when figuring out credit card
debt and mortgage payments.
Saving & Investing
A
project of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, this website offers
courses for older investors (55+) and Military Personnel. Courses
range from protecting yourself from identity theft to learning about
financial products.
Smart About Money
Created
by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) this website
has great resources for any stage of your financial life. Courses are
easy to navigate by choosing headings like "Major Life Events" and "Starting
Off Right."