FIU Libraries: Financial Literacy Resources: Bank, Save, Budget

Bank, Save, Budget

Student Banking: Managing your College Money
From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, learn the basics of banking.
Opening a Bank Account / Consumer.gov
Learn the difference between a bank and credit union and what to know and do.
Electronic Banking
Consumer Information about electronic banking from the Federal Trade Commission.

Feed the Pig
Sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Advertising Council the website offers a variety of tools, articles, tips and other resources to direct you to greater financial stability.
Simple Savings Calculator
From Bankrate, a simple calculator that helps determine how much your money will compound over time.
How Much will my Savings Grow? / National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Use this calculator to determine the impact compound interest will have on the future value of your savings.
Save a Million / National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Use this calculator if you are saving with the goal of becoming a millionaire.
How Rich are You?
Find out where you fall in the Global Rich List.

Budgeting Defined

A simple definition of budgeting is to make more than you spend. There are many resources available to help you keep track of your budget. Below are a few to consider using along with more information on successful budgeting.

Why Make a Budget?

How to Set Up a Budget

How Do I Set a Budget I Can Stick To? / Money
Article on saving and budgeting from Money Magazine.
Make a Budget / consumer.gov
A basic overview of why budgeting is important and how to create and maintain it.
Budget Worksheet
From American Student Assistance.
Make a Budget Worksheet
From the Federal Trade Commission.
Budget Worksheet / National Foundation Credit Counseling
NFCC is a nonprofit financial counseling organization.

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