LibGuides: Financial Literacy: Personal Finance Basics

Personal Finance Basics

Notable Websites

MSUFCU Financial 4.0
Free resources from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union aimed at helping college students better understand their financial lives.
Ask CFPB (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau)
A tool that provides clear, impartial answers to common financial questions.
MyMoney.Gov
Learn more about five key money topics: earn, borrow, save & invest, spend, and protect.
Investor.gov
Investor basics and other resources from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
Program from the American Institute of CPAs to help people better understand their personal finances through all stages of life.
Smart About Money
Free online resource containing in-depth personal finance classes, calculators, online tools, and more to help people manage their money through all life stages.

MSU Extension is a program designed to help people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge and expertise of MSU directly to individuals, communities, and businesses and is an excellent source of personal finance education.

MI Money Health
A free resource from MSU Extension that provides tips on how to get organized financially, steps to solve different money problems, how to get organized, and more!