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A Kids Guide
Ignite Spot is an American accounting company who has set up a page, A Kid's Guide to Accounting, dedicated to teaching kids about accounting and how to handle their money. They have 26 topics that range from an introduction to accounting to credit to money management. Resources include links to other websites as well as PDF resources for classroom use. Resources are American based, but the basics are the same. Thank you to Liz for suggesting this website!
(PDF)Annuity.org
Annuity.org is an American website that has a great financial literacy page worth checking out. Their financial literacy page is easy to read and provides some really good basic information on setting a budget, how to use credit responsibly, planning for your retirement and more.
(Website)Canadian Centre for Financial Literacy
The Canadian Centre for Financial Literacy (CCFL), is dedicated to supporting financial literacy capacity across Canada. Their website is a resource for financial literacy practitioners who work to empower people to make more informed decisions about their money and to provide support to those who need help. You will find a variety of tools, resources and reports to support the delivery of financial literacy to low income Canadians in your community.
(Website)Clearfacts.ca Financial Literacy Site - National Bank
A tool for parents to help in teaching their children, aged 6 – 12, about the importance of saving money. It is offered on the National Bank of Canada’s financial literacy website.
Find out more now. (Website)Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income (CFLRI)
Our financial literacy projects, research, financial education and information programmes all contribute towards achieving our vision of financially sorted Kiwis. The New Zealand based website has information on what they are doing in the area of financial literacy.
(Website)Feed the Pig!
Feed the Pig will help you do just that, feed your piggy bank. Here, you’ll find helpful tools, articles, tons of tips and other resources to help you on your path to financial stability. We’ll help you think through your spending and saving habits, identify ways you can start saving and commit to making changes that will reduce your debt and grow your savings. This is an American site geared to young people from 25 - 34 years of age.
Visit the website now. (Website)Financial Literacy Month - USA
Our American neighbours celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April. This website is dedicated to promoting financial literacy regardless of when you celebrate FLM.
Check out this website for resources on their 30-day program, tools for success, and recommended websites. (Website)Finance in the Classroom
"Providing high-quality personal finance materials for K-12 educators, students and parents, Finance in the Classroom is the place to help you prepare Utah's youth to be money smart." This site is an American site geared to students and teachers. The site has resources for teachers, students, and parents. Worth have a look!
Check it out now. (Website)Hands On Banking
"Money skills you need for life". This website has just come out with a program for seniors called Hands On Banking for Seniors. This curriculum, it is designed for seniors, their caregivers, and loved ones. This specialized program teaches seniors healthy financial habits as well as how to spot and avoid elder financial abuse. The website also includes some great resources for financial literacy. The site is available in English and Spanish.
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This is a Canadian site that includes blog articles on personal finance tips.
You can check out their list of blog articles here. (Website)Kids Guide to Money
This is an American site that includes links to resources and activities for ages 5 and up.
You can check out their page here.Money Matters - Make It Count
Learning to manage your money is a great way to start making the most of your life. Should you invest in your education? How do you start saving money? How can you take charge of your financial future? All the information you need to answer these questions and more are right here, so check out their website to get started. This is an American website geared to youth.
Mortgage Calculator
It is not uncommon to hear about people who are having problems keeping up with bills, yet over half of us own homes. It’s time that the future generations develop wiser spending habits than previous generations have. "While students learn about the various investment and income-generating opportunities available for adults, their lessons are embedded in the broader framework of financial literacy and preparedness. When preparing student for financially sound futures, from income generation to investing skills, it’s important to provide a global perspective on income-related matters." This website has resources for teachers, and while American based, has many good resources.
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Learn how to save money and make smart financial choices.
MyMoneyCoach is a free public service provided by the Credit Counselling Society (CCS) (Websites)Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI)
SEDI (Social and Enterprise Development Innovations) is a charitable organization that works with community groups nationwide to expand economic opportunity for Canadians living in poverty through program and policy innovation.
Their website provides a variety of resources on financial literacy. (Websites)Squawkfox Blog
Kerry K. Taylor started Squawkfox in 2008 as a financially fun newsletter for friends and her blog has since been voted Canada’s Top Money Blogger by The Globe and Mail readership. Squawkfox is a fun blog with a strong focus on consumer smarts.
Definitely a website worth checking out. (Website)Task Force on Financial Literacy in Canada
The Task Force on Financial Literacy believes strongly that financial literacy is critical to the prosperity of Canadians and the nation. Increasing the knowledge, skills and confidence of Canadians to make responsible financial decisions will help them meet their personal goals, enhance their quality of life and make Canada more competitive. This website has been archived and no longer supported, however there are resources available on the website regarding the work done by the Task Force. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada website also has information about the National Strategy for Financial Literacy that the Government of Canada is developing.
Visit the site.TD Bank Wow!Zone
For more than two decades, this free, interactive program has taught over a million kids about budgeting, saving and the importance of building good financial habits early in life. We work with local schools and youth organizations in the U.S. to facilitate the program. Approximately 1,842 trained TD Bank instructors volunteer an average of 320 hours to teach over 7,600 students each month. Complementing the classroom component, students, parents and educators can access games and learning activities at their website.
Visit their website now. (Website)The Simple Dollar
"The Simple Dollar is a place where anyone can come to acquire financial information on finding the best products and services, saving money, making smart investments, and controlling personal finances." The site covers investing, banking, credit cards, education, and insurance and blog posts are added frequently on these topics. Note that this site contains information for American consumers.
Visit the site at www.simpledollar.com. (Websites)Tips to Save Money from Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada (CCSAC)
CCSAC has some suggestions on how you can save money and still have fun.
Read about their tips here. (Websites)Young and Thrifty: Saving Generation Y
This website is another Canadian financial information blog dedicated to educating the Generation Y audience, however I think the website is appealing to all ages. The website is dedicated to learning and teaching all about personal finance. They understand what a difference a few personal finance basics can make in a person’s life, especially if they learn them at a young age.
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