Finances

“At first, I didn’t want to go to college… I don’t like high school. Now I’ve made up my mind. I’d like to go to a good engineering program.” –Dijaun

Finance Management Resources

Should you get a credit card? How do you avoid becoming over extended? Understanding how to budget and save your own money are skills which will help you throughout life.  Plus,once you start earning money, you’ll need to know about paying taxes.

Budgeting & Money Management

  • Young Money is a website that offers articles, tips and advice on personal finance and money management for college students and young adults. www.youngmoneycards.com
  • PracticalMoneySkills.com is a site designed to help educators, parents and students practice better money management for life. Tools available include calculators & worksheets on budgeting, loans and credit cards. www.practicalmoneyskills.com
  • MyMoney.gov is the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission website dedicated to teaching the basics of financial education. www.mymoney.gov

Credit & Consumer Issues

Taxes