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BUDGET PROJECT: Saving and Spending

The Project is designed to assist students in considering their financial future after graduation.

Saving and Spending

Saving and Spending

 

With a spending plan or budget, you create the road map that will guide you to your destination: success. Detail exactly how you're going to use your money to pay for the things you want. An effective spending plan not only multiplies your chances of success, it also helps make the journey faster and easier.

Websites

America Saves

Saving Links for Young People (America Saves)

 
Make better choices about managing money is the single most important issue for individuals to take action on.
 
 

Savings Planner

American Financial Services Association Education Foundation (AFSAEF) is to educate consumers of all ages on personal finance concepts and help them realize the benefits of responsible money management while gaining a better understanding of the credit process.

AFSA Education Foundation Consumer Budget Worksheet

Determine your net worth before you figure your actual monthly living expenses and credit obligations. The balance sheet is designed to help you calculate your assets and your liabilities.

Smart About Money

one of the many programs of the National Endowment for Financial Education®. NEFE® is an independent, nonprofit foundation committed to educating Americans on a broad range of financial topics and empowering them to make positive and sound decisions to reach their financial goals.

MyMoney.gov

This website is a product of the Congressionally chartered Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission, which is made up of more than 20 Federal entities that are coordinating and collaborating to strengthen financial capability and increase access to financial services for all Americans.

Financial Literacy Skills