Research, Citation, & Class Guides: Financial Literacy: Home

What is financial literacy?

Investopedia.com defines financial literacy as “the possession of knowledge and understanding of financial matters… mainly used in connection with personal finance matters.” This guide contains resources intended to help you better manage your finances, both now and in the future.

Note: This guide is for informational purposes only. No content should be construed as financial advice.

Financial Literacy Websites

CashCourse
"CashCourse is your real-life guide to taking charge of your money. [The] online personal finance tools help you build real-life-ready financial skills."
Investopedia's Personal Finance Center
Read articles on a variety of personal finance topics, including budgeting, retirement, credit, and more.
Practical Money Skills for Life (VISA)
To help consumers and students of all ages learn the essentials of personal finance, Visa has partnered with leading consumer advocates, educators, and financial institutions to develop the Practical Money Skills program.
Spendster
Spendster recognizes that everyone has a junk drawer or garage full of stuff they never use or a spending habit they just can’t break. That’s why Spendster has created a safe haven for you to clear the air about what’s cluttering your life or draining your wallet.
Your Life, Your Money (PBS)
Features compelling, real-life stories of young people facing and overcoming intense economic challenges. And hosted by Turk from Scrubs!
Annuity.org's Financial Literacy
Find information on budgeting your money, credit scores, loans, and more!
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
Free program provided by the nation's certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life.

Financial Literacy Lesson Planning

Compare Cards Student Education Center
This site discusses money, credit and more and provides lessons plans from 1st grade through high school. A great resource for teachers!
CFPB's Youth Financial Education
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's tools and resources to support K-12 financial education.