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This course was produced by a generous grant from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and by the Distance... see more
The Federal Trade Commission website on consumer education addresses money and credit, homes and mortgages, health and... see more
This is a commercial site that enables you to calculate the cost of living differences between two cities.
Save thousands of dollars in interest by increasing your monthly mortgage payment. This calculator shows you how much you... see more
Want less stress? More happiness? Learn how to manage your finances! How do you make a budget? What's an index fund? Why... see more
On MSN's Money Central site under the Investing category there is a Portfolio Manager. This Portfolio Manager allows you... see more
This calculator allows the user to enter the income desired at retirement, income from Social Security and pension, and... see more
The U.S. Mint offers some savings and investment calculators to determine such issues as: compounding interest, how to... see more
This site contains a number of calculators that deal with taxes. Examples include: 1040 Tax Calculator, Self-employed... see more
This technology-rich lesson plan helps high school students understand the concepts of simple and compounding interest.... see more
"Being financially successful means you are in control of your money instead of it controlling you." This site provides... see more
In this lesson plan, students will learn how using credit differs from paying in cash, by check, or by debit card. They... see more
This is series of audio lectures on financial calculations. It includes information on present value and future value,... see more
This site contains links to PowerPoint slides and text files (speeches) that coincide with each presentation. Current... see more
Achieve an understanding of budgeting. Learn how to develop SMART goals, how to determine your net worth, and how... see more
In this simulation, you will take on the role of Scott Newberry in order to learn how to claim the child tax credit and... see more
In Simulation 10A, you will take on the role of Jon Stillman in order to learn how to claim the American Opportunity... see more
In this simulation, you will take on the role of Judy Hood in order to learn how to claim the Lifetime Learning Credit... see more
Credit rating agencies (CRAs) play a central role in the debt (bond) markets of many countries. CRAs have also attracted... see more
We find that small business credit scoring (SBCS) is associated with expanded quantities, higher average prices, and... see more
Family financial management involves decisions based on both economic and social factors, including the quality of life... see more
Financial Empowerment is designed for a single-semester introduction to financial planning and decision-making, in order... see more
Having good credit means having a good credit score, something many people out there don’t have. Maybe you? Fortunately,... see more
In 2004, a nutrition company offered a life-changing opportunity to earn a full-time income for part-time work. There... see more