Financial Literacy

This page contains links to various Financial Literacy resources for all age groups. The State Library of Kansas is not attempting to give financial advice, but rather to point patrons in the right direction of finding trustworthy resources and to be part of the financial literacy community network. Some links have multiple components, so be sure to view all the resources.

U.S. Mint Coin Classroom
Families can explore the U.S. Mint, coins, games, and coloring pages.
Thinking Money for All Kids Book List
Diverse and inclusive reads to teach young people about money from the American Library Association.
Thinking Money for All Kids Games
Explore these interactive games to find out how to earn money, how your spending choice affect you, and how to balance your budget.
Resources from My Money
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals. Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend, and Borrow.
A Parent's Guide to Teaching Financial Literacy to Children and Teens
Teaching children about credit and finances at an early age can help them to maintain healthy credit scores as they grow older.

My Money
Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals. Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend, and Borrow.
Nerd Wallet: How to Pay for College: 8 Expert-Approved Tips
If you're like most students and families, you'll cobble together funds from multiple sources. Some types of financial aid are better than others, so use the following advice in this order.
Federal Student Aid: How it Works
For most students planning to attend college or career school, financial aid is essential. We'll walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.
Consumer.gov
This guide is produced by the Federal Trade Commission. It provides information on managing your money, using credit, and protecting your identity.

Kansas University Resources

Universities in Kansas may also have a financial counseling portion of their website for students who have questions about student loans and other financial issues. Check with your school to see if they offer financial counseling.

Powercat Financial (KSU)
Powercat Financial provides K-State students with free financial education for their current situation and the future. Trained peer financial counselors provide individual sessions and educational workshops for student groups.
Bod Money Management (Washburn)
Bod Money Management's goal is to help you develop lifelong skills to manage your money such as budgeting, saving and borrowing responsibly. Learn about these financial literacy topics and more in the skillshops offered throughout the year.

Better Money Habits
Khan Academy has partnered with the Bank of America to provide simple answers to key financial topics. This collection of videos and tools make understanding money and finances a little easier.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
A U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions.
Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness
The Office of Financial Readiness, in collaboration with the services, federal partners and non-federal entities, provides programs, policy, education, advocacy and program oversight required for service members and families to achieve personal financial readiness in support of mission readiness.
Financial Literacy Resource Directory
The Financial Literacy Resource Directory provides information on financial literacy and education resources for consumers of all ages. The resource directory includes links and brief descriptions for some federal government sources and nonprofit organizations that provide financial literacy and education resources, publications, and programs.
Financial Literacy Update
A bimonthly e-newsletter that reports financial literacy events, initiatives, and related resources of the OCC and other government agencies and organizations. Scroll down the page to access the updates.
Investor.gov
Brought to you by the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Investor.gov is your online resource to help you make sound investment decisions and avoid fraud.
My Money
The resources provide background information, helpful guidance, and hints and tips to assist with your decisions.
Financial Security for All Community Page
The national Financial Security for All team works collaboratively to provide consumers a source of reliable and up-to-date financial and consumer information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer reviewed answers.

Consumer Information...Pass It On
Watch presentations and videos, read articles, and participate in activities on scams from the Federal Trade Commission, and pass on some information that could help you and someone you know.
Investor.gov: Older Investors
Never stop learning, especially when it comes to protecting your hard-earned money. We’ve identified several steps you can consider taking to help protect your assets now and as you age.
Money Smart for Older Adults
Resource guide for designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community.
Planning for a Secure Retirement
Purdue University offers this free guide to retirement planning. Follow along with each module to find resources that will help you prepare for retirement.
Social Security Administration Publications
Find all kinds of information about your Social Security benefits and more.
Social Security Administration Webinars
View webinars about disability, pre-retirement, and other topics.

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