What's My Score ? Blog Archive ? Get Your Personal Finance On

I am sure you know that April is Financial Literacy Month, so consider this a ?shout out? to all of you who are working on being on top of your finances. Like eating healthfully and hitting the gym, managing money takes commitment. Money may not grow on trees, but if you work hard and save, you might be able to grow a nice nest egg that will come in handy later.? Here?s a roundup of some great sites focused on helping you become the best money manager you can be:

1. ChoosetoSave.org: This site is loaded with tips on budgeting, managing debt, saving for retirement and more.

2. Clearinghouse of Free Materials: Brought to you by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, this is a great spot for free books, brochures, videos and games.

3. MyMoney.gov: On this site, 22 government agencies pool their free and tools and materials.

4. 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy: Created by certified public accountants, this site is around to help Americans prep financially for every stage of life.

5. Ready.Save.Grow: The U.S. Department of Treasury says you can buy a savings bond for just $25.

6. Answers at your fingertip: Check out the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) tool for answering basic financial questions.

7. Money Games: If you need a quick break from learning about money, check out these online games.

And for beefing up your credit score?a number that is key to financial health?don?t forget to check out the resources at whatsmyscore.org.

by variny

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