Learning About Money 

If you wish to increase your money savvy, the resources below will put you on the way.  We encourage you to pick resources connected to your interest and browse them thoroughly (don't miss their link section).

Like the classroom? Look at what Santa Barbara City College offers as part of its Adult Education classes.  

MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.

The FDIC's Money Smart course is free, effective and easy to use.  You can take it online (English or Spanish) or order the software (also free).

Local in location, national in scope, this no-profit offers services that aren't free, but worth noting: The Money Camp

Moneyopolis is a wonderful online game for kids.  Teaches them to understand and handle money.  Try also Rich Kid, Smart Kid related to Rich Dad's author Robert Kiyosaki.  Here are more resources for kids. 

The High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) was created by the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) to teach the basics of personal finance to young people at the optimum time when they are developing financial habits that will shape their future. 

The National Endowment also offers the NEFE Teen Resource Bureau website which offers information on topics such as establishing written and meaningful goals, understanding credit, budgeting, spending wisely, and much more. The Web site has content in Spanish.

The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement works to provide low and moderate income women (aged 18 to 65) with basic financial information aimed at helping them take financial control over their lives and to increase awareness of the structural barriers that prevent women’s adequate participation in the nation’s retirement systems.

Wi$e Up is a project designed for women in Generations X & Y. The goal is to promote financial security through online education and to encourage responsible saving habits for future retirement.

The 360 degree of Financial Literacy website has a wonderful section for women. 

The Girls Scouts have a Money$marts website for girls.   

Feed the Pig encourages Americans age 25 to 34 to take control of their personal finances.  It is a collaboration of the AICPA and the Ad Council.