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Government Sites
Advertising Techniques (West Terrace) - You Are
Here - (Federal Trade Commission) - Learn about advertising techniques, target marketing,
suspicious claims, and more.
Bogus Offers (East Terrace) - You Are Here -
(Federal Trade Commission) - Learn about bogus modeling offers, "free" vacations, "miracle" products, and
tip-offs to rip-offs.
Business Competition (Food Court) - You Are
Here - (Federal Trade Commission) - Learn about business competition, supply and demand
and mergers and monopolies.
FDIC
Learning Bank - (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) - This site tells you the who, what,
when, where and why about this agency - with a little help from Carmen Cents!
Getting Credit -
(Federal Trade Commission) - Credit is so much more than a plastic card. It’s your financial trustworthiness.
Having good credit means it will be easier for you to get loans and low interest rates. Low interest rates usually
translate into smaller monthly payments. That’s important when you borrow money for a car or a place to live.
Sometimes, people even check your credit when you apply for a job.
Money Math - Lessons for Life - Through Money Math: Lessons for Life, you
can apply math skills to some of life’s costly challenges, learning important personal finance concepts along
the way.
MyMoney.gov -
(Financial Literacy and Education Commission) - MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to
teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning for college, balancing
your checking account, or creating a good credit history, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it
better.
Protect Your Privacy (Security Plaza) - You Are
Here - (Federal Trade Commission) - Learn about protecting your privacy (online and off), and
protect the citizens of Earth against identity-stealing invaders.
Start Smart: Money Management for Teens - Teens have
access to more money than ever before, thanks to allowances and gifts and, for many, income from chores,
summer jobs or part-time jobs. Teens also are becoming more responsible for handling money and making
decisions - for everything from small, everyday purchases to bigger-ticket items (such as a bike or a camera) to
saving for college. If you consistently make smart decisions about your money, you can have more of it for what
you truly need.
Student Aid On The
Web - (Department of Education) - Free information on preparing for and funding education
beyond high school. Whether you're in elementary or high school, parent or counselor, this site helps you
make informed decisions regarding a college, technical or trade school education and career choice.
Students.Gov -
(Department of Education) - Students.gov provides you with easy access to information and resources from the
U.S. government. From choosing the right college, applying online for financial aid and scholarships, or finding
summer internships or jobs, this site has it all in one place.
You Are Here -
(Federal Trade Commission) - This site helps you think like a consumer and find out things like how
advertising influences your decisions.
Other Resources
Cash, Check or Credit? - TheMint.org - Until now you may have used only cash to
make purchases. Cash is great! But as you get older, sellers will give you other ways to spend money.
Consumer
Jungle - Here's information for you on everything you need to know to survive in the real world. It's
packed with tips, advice, and direction on how to navigate the consumer jungle.
Credit Card Facts - TheMint.org - Get to know more about credit cards - their
advantages and disadvantages - before you use them.
Don't Buy It - Learn
about adverstising tricks. Become a smart shopper.
Hands on
Banking - For different age groups. How to budget, save your money, banking, and spending
your money wisely.
Hands On Banking - Teens - Teaches both the basics of good money management and
the skills needed to create a brighter financial future.
I Paid
How Much? - You charged a bunch of items during the month. The credit card bills arrive – your
balance is $2000. How did that happen? Find out here.
Interest Movie - BrainPop - Learn about simple interest and compound
interest by watching this movie.
It's My Life -
Money - Did you know that tweens in the U.S. spend about $15 billion of their own money each
year? Yikes! That’s a lot of dough. Learn how to spend it SMART!
Keeping a Money Diary - TheMint.org - This shows you how to keep a money
diary for a month or two and find out just how you spend your money. And once you get started, you may find
that you like keeping tracking your money.
Mad Money - PBS Kids Go - This game will get you thinking about earning money,
saving up for larger purchases, and making wise spending choices.
Moneyopolis - Meet
Xerbie, a visitor from outer space who's stranded in Moneyopolis because he couldn't save enough money to
repair his broken spaceship. Help him get back home by answering questions and completing the game.
TeenSpace -
Internet Public Library - The IPL has put together information to help you with life, school, friends,
and work. You'll find articles written especially to help you solve problems, and links to websites you can use
for homework.
The Mint - Find out what it
takes to start your own business, learn how to save and invest your money wisely, or try out some cool quizzes
and financial tools. You can also learn about your role in the economy and how to make a budget!
Trading Around the World Game - Play this game to experience the
challenges and excitement of international trade. See if you can get the best price for the goods you sell and
the biggest bargains for the goods you buy.
Page Revised - 7/9/2010
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