Finance for Families Course Resources

Lesson 101 Resources

National Resources

• Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
  U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Booklets
  Browse by money topic to find answers to commonly asked financial questions. Learn the basics, understand key terms, and find ways to take action when you have an issue
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Your Money, Your Goals Toolkit
  Set of financial empowerment materials for organizations that help people meet their financial goals by increasing their knowledge, skills, and resources
• Nerd Wallet Budget Worksheet
  Free budget worksheet which shows how your spending compares to this kind of budget
• Consumer.gov Manage Your Money Information
  Federal Trade Commission Financial Education resource library. Includes information on scams, identity theft, money management, credit, debt, and more
• Savings and Simplicity Frugality Tips
  Learn how to cut your household expenses with 75 super frugal living tips.
• The Survival Mom – Tips for Cutting Expenses
  43 Super-Frugal Tips for Cutting Down on Household Expenses
• Life and a Budget – Frugal Living Tips for 2020
  162 Frugal Living Tips to Try in 2021 to assist in potentially reducing your household budget
• 10 Simple and Free Budgeting Tools
  These free budgeting tools won’t cost you a dime and can help you track your finances. Includes spreadsheets and banking tools to assist you in monitoring your spending
• Build Financial Literacy with Free Budgeting Resources
  Free Budgeting Resources from Consolidated Credit including videos, budgeting tools, and financial education
• The Savvy Couple Budget Templates
  8 Best Free Budget Templates That Will Change Your Life
• 30 Steps to Financial Literacy
  The 30 steps of Financial Literacy Month are designed to help you identify your money weaknesses and turn them into strengths
• Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence

WV Resources

• West Virginia Treasury Budget Worksheet
  West Virginia Treasury’s step by step budgeting guide with worksheets to assist you in managing your finances
• West Virginia Financial Aid and Assistance Programs
  Collection of all Financial Aid and Assistance Programs in West Virginia
• DHHR Family Assistance Programs
  Information regarding DHHR Family Assistance Programs in West Virginia including eligibility information
• West Virginia Treasury Office
  WV State Treasury Office. Information available about banking, WVAble Accounts, budgeting, savings, and more
• Work Incentives and Planning Assistance (WIPA)
  To disseminate accurate information to Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities about work-incentive programs and issues related to such programs, to enable them to make more informed decisions regarding work
• West Virginia Financial Assistance
  Financial assistance information provided by Marshall University
• Managing Your Personal Finances
  WVU Extension Services provides information about how to manage your personal finance.