Finances

Extreme Makeover: Money Edition Course

This free 8-session home-study course covers all the essentials for a complete home finances makeover.  It will allow you to get an accurate picture of your financial status, along with developing a WEALTH plan to take control of both your day-to-day and long-term finances.

The course is a Learn-by-Mail series with lessons mailed to your home.  Consultation assistance is available if needed. The fee is $5.00 to cover the cost of postage.  For more information, and to enroll, contact the UF IFAS/Wakulla County Extension office at 926-3931.

Financial Planning Resources

• American Savings Education Council
  A nonprofit national coalition of public- and private-sector institutions undertaking initiatives to raise public awareness about what is needed to ensure long-term personal financial independence.
• Federal Trade Commission
  Works to ensure that the nation's markets are vigorous, efficient and free of restrictions that harm consumers.
• Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws
  A repository of information on consumers credit, provided by the Federal Reserve Board.
• FirstGov.gov
  The official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government, including consumer information.
• The Investors Clearinghouse
  Investor education resources from 21 leading non-profit, governmental and self-regulatory associations and agencies; provides investors with access to a full range of information needed to make wise investment decisions.
• The Young Investor Website
  A way for kids to learn the fundamentals of money and investing in a comfortable, familiar and interactive environment, was developed by Liberty Financial Companies.
• Financial Help for Everyone
  Myvesta.org a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people create healthy financial lives by provide a wide range of materials to inspire and inform people so that they can break down their barriers to financial and personal success.
• Money in Marriage
  A collection of interactive activities and resources for educational programs designed to increase communication and money management skills of engaged or recently married couples.
• National Endowment for Financial Education
  A non-profit foundation dedicated to helping all Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their personal finances.
• Consumer Reports for Kids
  Includes advice, ratings of toys and other things kids buy, and fun features like Fad Alert. Consumer Reports Online for kids accepts no advertising from companies.

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