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Get Rich Slowly
This is the only blog I subscribe to. It's full of advice on a wide range
of topics such as debt elimination, retirement planning, simplicity, and teaching
kids about money. It's well-written and easy to understand.
All Financial Matters
This is where I want to go when I want to really dive into financial terminology
and the nuances of investing, retirement planning, etc.
Oprah's Debt Diet
Oprah did her popular Debt Diet show in 2006. David Bach is one of the
experts featured. This website walks you through tools and resources and
you can also hear success stories from the families profiled on the show.
Money Wi$e Women™
Marcia Brixey (author of The Money Therapist) is the founder and president
of this amazing educational nonprofit. Money Wi$e Women™ Conferences
are hosted in the Pacific Northwest and California. The all-day financial
conference features three keynote speakers. Marcia opens the conference,
and participants attend their choice of three breakout sessions taught
by local professional and financial experts. Cost: $49 for early registration
(discounts for bringing a friend and a limited number of scholarships available).
Men are welcome, too!
Social Funds
Interested in learning more about how your investment dollars can support the community, international, and
environmentally responsible efforts you value? This personal finance site provides lots of information about
socially responsible investing, including free resources guides you can order.
Annual Credit Report
It's wise to check your credit report each year. You can do so for free at this site. For a small fee, you can
also get your credit score.
Practical Money Skills for Life
Free educational resources including personal finance articles, games, lesson plans, and helpful calculators for
everything from determining your child's allowance to saving for college and holiday budgeting.
SmartyPig
An online banking system with competitive rates that allows you to set up savings accounts for specific goals with
automatic deposits from your checking account. You can allow friends and family to view your progress and make deposits
as gifts to you if they'd like. A fun, motivating way to save money for specific purchases.
It's a Habit
Teaches financial literacy to children with a variety of products, including a music CD, books, and workbooks featuring
Sammy the Rabbit, who teaches kids about the benefits of saving.