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Resources and Tools for Adults and All Ages

Ready to Use Seminars   Ready-to-use customizable presentations and links to sources for seminar materials.    

Right at Home and Right at Home Answers - Award winning DVD and website with financial answers for successful homeownership.  Credit Unions may order DVD's to distribute or link Right At Home Answers to their website.   
 

Money Matters Thumball Guide The Money Matters Thumball was developed by the Financial Education Council of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates. Get the most of out your Thumball experience with this usage guide that includes definitions, discussion suggestions and resource links appropriate to youth, teens and adults related to the personal money management terms on the ball. 

The REALITY List - Ten things every consumer should know about money.

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CUNA PFI - Personal Finance Initiative: A comprehensive collection of resources for youth, adults and the under-served.  Includes sections on research and policy; networks and dialogs; and best practices for financial education.

NCUA Financial Education: Includes a financial education library; CU savings insurance information; financial education links; and a section of speeches, statements, photos and press releases. 

Credit Unions Rock: A variety of information on financial topics for the whole family from youth to adult.

My Money.gov:  The US government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.  

Federal Reserve Financial Education: "In today's complex financial markets, financial education is central to helping consumers make better decisions for themselves and their families"  - Ben S. Bernanke

Smart About Money:The National Endowment for Financial Education's (NEFE) site containing financial education about financial planning, credit & debt, savings, investing, and retirement. 

eXtension Personal Finance: eXtension is a partnership of 74 universities in the United States that provides information to help people improve their lives. 

Accel: Accel is a proactive financial counseling and education program designed to help all credit union members reach their financial goals.  Their information and audio library contains consumer financial information for adults and youth.