Saving for CollegeDiscusses payment options, provides examples of how much savings will yield.
California Postsecondary Education Commission
The guide to California colleges and universities.
Mapping Your Future
The one stop site for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options and college planning.
Study Abroad
US Study Abroad Programs - over 80,000 Americans study abroad at the college or university level each academic year.
California Colleges.edu
Find and apply to California colleges.
The SmartStudentTM Guide to Financial Aid
The most comprehensive annotated collection of information about financial aid on the web.
FedMoney.org
Information on all federal government financial aid programs.
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
Association of over 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools with an interest in the effective administration of financial aid.
Repaying Your Student Loans
Important information about how and when to pay back your debt.
Download: Your College Savings Answers
Learn ways to save money for your child's education.
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FAQ's About Financial Aid
Good questions and answers to think about financial aid
Information on Saving from the Start
Marriage gets off to a great start when you have your finances in order.
Equality in Marriage Institute
Checklist for what you need to ensure your finances are headed in the right direction after a divorce.
Planning for Baby - Family Finances
Information on taxes and the costs of raising a child.
Baby budget: Financial Planning Is Key When Having A Baby
The costs of raising a child.
SEC's "Test Your Money $marts"
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial PlannerFinding a competent, qualified professional to handle your finances can be difficult. Find out what are the best questions and items to consider to ensure the individual you choose to work with is right for you.
Take charge of your financial future
Tips on how to manage your finances, along with choosing to budget, save and use credit wisely.
Download: "Teenage Consumers: Teaching Your Children How to Save & Spend"
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National Endowment for Financial Education
This organization is dedicated to helping all Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their personal finances.
California Department of Real Estate Looking for the best mortgage?
Tool: Mortgage Calculator
Evaluate Your Need to Refinance
Answer a few quick questions to find out if you're a candidate for loan refinancing.
FAQ's Capital Gains, Losses/Sale of Home
Answers to some common questions on capital gains taxes.
Common Questions For First Time Home Buyers
Capital Gains and Losses
Practical information on capital gains tax from the IRS.
Renting Your Vacation Property
Important tax information about your second home or investment property.
Conversations About Privacy- a Morning Edition series
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
Student Identity Theft
Learn about identity theft and ways to protect yourself.
Download: ID Theft, What's it all about?
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Putting an End to Account-Hijacking Identity Theft
Tax Fraud Alerts
Expert advice from the IRS.
The Federal Trade Commission
Your National Resource for Identity Theft - what to do if your identity is stolen.
ID Theft
When bad things happen to your good name - outline of identity theft issues.
Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud
Tips on being a smarter consumer.
Identity Theft Resource Center
Non-profit organization providing advice/support on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Non-profit consumer information and advocacy program, offering unique opportunity to learn how to protect personal privacy.
Financial Education from the US Department of Treasury
Get the Facts to Saving and Investing
Roadmap from the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the topic of saving and investing.
Questions you should ask about your investments…and what to do if you run into problems
From the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: how to avoid pitfalls and mistakes when investing.
Is Online Investing Right For You? - Take the Quiz
8 quick questions to help you decide if you are ready to invest.
Download: Your Investment Choices
Investing makes your money work for you today, so you'll be financially secure tomorrow.
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Payday: Sooner or Later?
Six in 10 Retirees opt to collect their Social Security benefits early, but is it always a good idea?
Managing Your Retirement Income
Important choices about how you want to live the rest of your life.
Tax Information for Retirement Plans
Thorough guidelines for your taxes and retirement plan.
Retirement Planning
A guide to understanding how much to start saving now and learning what types of investments are best for you.
Planning for a Secure Retirement
Resources to help you plan for retirement.
U.S. Department of Labor - Retirement Plans, Benefits and Savings
Information on the various retirement options.
Top 10 Ways to Beat the Clock and Prepare for Retirement
Important information to help you prepare for retirement.
Saving For Retirement - A Job You Should Take Seriously
Learn what steps you need to ensure that you will have the finances needed to retire comfortably.
Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-Worthy
How to minimize or avoid potential hassles and headaches for your loved ones in the event of your death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security's Future Answers to some of the concerns about the future of Social Security.
Social Security Quick Calculator
Social Security Office Locator
Social Security and Today's Woman
What every women needs to know about her Social Security benefits.
Social Security's FutureAnswers to the most common questions regarding the future of Social Security.
Social Security Online Retirement Planner
What Married Couples Should Know About SSI
How the changes of marriage can affect you, including your social security benefits.
Public Agenda: Understanding Social Security
Offers opinions and explanations on Social Security.
National Foundation for Credit CounselingSets the national standard for quality credit counseling, debt reduction services and education for financial wellness.
The Federal Trade Commissions Website on Credit
Resources to help you understand credit and become a savvier consumer.
The Federal Trade Commissions Website on Credit
Resources to help you understand credit and become a savvier consumer.
Credit Scores - What you should know about your own
Credit bureaus and credit reports
Download: Know your credit score
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American Savings Education Council
Understand and legally improve your credit report.
Building A Better Credit Record
Nonprofit national coalition of public- and private-sector institutions undertaking initiatives to raise public awareness about what is needed to ensure long-term personal financial independence.