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Understanding the basics on how to set financial goals, create a budget, spend wisely, save and invest, build credit, and manage debt are important to managing your financial resources effectively. Here are some federal resources to help you and your family build your understanding of finances and money management.

Family Economic Mobility: Taking Charge of Your Future This resource includes six short, semi-animated videos and a resource guide designed to help you understand different options and benefits for increasing your financial stability. The videos can help you with set financial goals and create a plan to track progress. 

Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer.gov  Learn how to manage your money, create a budget, build your credit, and deal with debt.

FDIC Federal Financial Education Resources The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Money Smart financial education program can help people of all ages enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships. The FDIC's Money Smart for Young People series consists of free curriculum products. Each age-appropriate curriculum includes lesson plans for educators, along with guides for parents and caregivers

MyMoney.gov: Resources for Youth Use this resource to help kids and youth learn about money management through games, fun activities, websites, and video games. This resource also links to information on how to save money, what to think about when shopping and buying, and how to create a budget or a plan so you’ll have enough money when you need it.

Building Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing Your Financial Future Use this tool to learn the basics on how to set financial goals, create a budget, save and invest, build credit and manage debt, and protect wealth with basic insurance.