LibGuides: BUDGET PROJECT: Websites

Budgeting

Download a free budget guide. Get quotes for health and auto insurance.

Tips from Money Management International.

Sponsored by 22 federal agencies, this website assists users with financial life events. Includes financial worksheets to help with personal budgeting.

BankRate.com

Features online financial calculators for things like debt management, taxes and loans.

Savings Planner

A savings planner calculator from the U.S. Department of the Treasury

Credit

Credit.com

Check your credit score, compare credit cards and more.

Annual Credit Report

Protect yourself from identity theft and fraud: View and print your annual credit report.

Financial Literacy

Dough Roller

Information on banking, credit and debt, credit cards, insurance, and investing.

Money Instructor

Tips on saving money, budgeting lessons, interactive games and more.

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

Click on your "life stage" for help in making financial decisions.

The Simple Dollar

14 Simple Money Rules for everyday finances.

Practical Money Skills for Life

Learn how to handle your money and stay out of debt using the advice provided here.

Teens and Money
Lessons in money management, Buying a vehicle, checking and savings accounts, credit cards and investing.

Financial Football
VISA and the National Football offer this fast-paced, interactive game that engages students while teaching them money management skills.

The Mint Money management tips, games, and tools for kids, teens, and parents.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Student Resources

Consumer Awareness

Consumer Reports

Reliable product reviews, consumer news and more.

IDTheft.gov

Know how to protect yourself from identity theft, and how to report it if it happens to you.

Knee deep in debt?

Information on debt relief services, debt management plans, and debt settlement plans from the Federal Trade Commission.

Spending & Saving

Spendster.org

Spendster showcases stories of impulse buying, overspending and wasting money.

Hands on Banking

Select your age group (for example, "Young Adults") and get help with earning, spending, credit and more.

Housing

Zillow: Real Estate, Apartments, Real Estate, Mortages & Home Values

Trulia: Real Estae Listings, Homes for Sale, Housing Data

HomeFinder View daily listings and prices on homes in your area. Save & Share Favorites. Exclusive Photos. Fast Home Search. Types: Homes For Sale, Rentals, Foreclosures.

Taxes

Better Money Habits

The Balance - Filling Out a Tax Return for the First Time

IRS Free File: Ideal for young and first time filers