Financial Self-Defense
Time for a Money Makeover?
Three Financial Literacy Workshops
The following free financial workshops will be offered at the Main Branch during 2009. You may register for one or both of the workshops at the Reference Desk, or by calling 427-4303.
Be Credit Wise
There is no scheduled date for this workshop yet.
Learn strategies for dealing wisely with credit and repairing credit problems. Get a copy and explanation of your credit report. The workshop begins with a presentation and follows with one-on-one assistance. Presented by Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region
This workshop will be held September 17th at 9:30 AM
Develop a budget and learn tips for saving to stretch you dollars. The workshop begins with a presentation and follows with one-on-one assistance. Presented by SEFCU
Financial Resources
General
SmartAboutMoney.org - National Endowment for Financial Education personal finance education site
Howard County Library Financial Literacy Links - A broad list of links relating to personal finance
Institute For Financial Literacy - Articles, resources, and links related to personal finance
myBenefits.ny.gov - Determine your eligibility for New York State financial assistance programs such as food stamps, medicaid, and more.
mymoney.gov - Federal site offering advice on budgeting, saving, home ownership, and more
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy - Financial advice organized by life stages
On-line Personal Money Management
mint.com - manage your banking, spending, and saving from one site.
rudder.com - manage your banking, spending, and saving from one site.
Saving
America Saves - Saving tips and links to help you save for cars, homes, emergencies, and more
Feed The Pig - Saving tips, resources, articles, and podcasts relating to personal finance
Local and On-line Workshops and Programs
Ca$h Coalition - Host of local workshops on personal finance and career related topics
Capital District Individual Account Program- CDICA - Local personal savings matching program
FDIC: Money Smart: A Financial Education Program - 10-part online finance course, as well as numerous resources
Heat Smart New York Workshops - List of local workshops relating to home energy costs and credit issues
Affordable Housing Partnership - Local home ownership and savings matching programs and education
Teens & Young Adults
Financial Literacy for Teens - Links regarding financial decision making, resume development, money management, saving, investing, etc.
Financial Literacy in Action - Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Lesson plans and activities for teaching teens
Moneypower - Programs, lesson plans, and links to help young adults develop money management skills
Financial Counseling
Balance - Infoline and financial counseling service
CCCS of CNY - Budget, credit, and debit counseling service