Federal Citizen Information Center Offers Over 40 Financial Publications

The FCIC is a great financial resource. Their publications are available for free or at a nominal cost. Resources include several insurance guides, information on living trusts, managing your money in good times and bad, a publication for military families, a review of new consumer protections, several publications covering credit and credit cards, investing and saving, intro to mutual funds, retirement planning and more. Check out the FCIC web site library now.

FDIC Consumer Protections Site has a Wealth of Helpful Information

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation offers several categories of information. Main sections include: Consumer Information, Loans and Mortgages, Financial Education and Literacy, Community Affairs, Identity Theft and Fraud, and Consumer Financial Privacy. Check out the Consumer Protection site now.

MyMoney.Gov is Another Great Resource

This U.S. government website is dedicated to teaching Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better. Main categories include: Budgeting & Taxes, Credit, Financial Planning, Home Ownership Resources, Kids, Paying for Education, Privacy, Fraud & Scams, Responding To Life Events, Retirement Planning, Saving & Investing, and Starting a Small Business. They also offer several “What’s New” topics. Go to My Money web site.

66 Ways to Save Money

This publication lists practical ways to cut everyday costs on transportation, insurance, banking, credit, housing, utilities, food, and more.  The publication, produced by the Consumer Literacy Consortium can be downloaded fee.  Download English Version or Download Spanish Version.

Seven Savings Tips from The American Bankers Association

Review this quick reference sheet with tips to help you save more money and meet your longer-term savings goals. Download the PDF now.

Calculating Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses

http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools/mfcc/mfcc-int.htm
Fees and expenses are an important consideration in selecting a mutual fund because these charges lower your returns. You may find it helpful to compare the fees and expenses of different mutual funds before you invest. You can compare the fees and expenses of up to three mutual funds, or the share classes of the same mutual fund on the NASD’s Mutual Fund Expense Analyzer.

401K Plans

This publication, produced by the MetLife Consumer Education Center,
with assistance from the Internal Revenue Service and the Financial Planning Association, explains what 401K plans are, what happens when you change employers, and what to do if you need the money before retirement. Download the PDF now.