Helpful resources for your family's financial future

Many Americans are woefully uninformed about money and it costs them dearly. The subprime mortgage debacle wasn't solely caused by greed; ignorance played a big role. But, as I discuss in today's column, some groups are trying to upgrade our knowledge of finances to help us live better lives. One, is the United Way of Tampa Bay, which recently launched the Web site My Family's Future. It has a great set of personal finance calculators, including this one that shows how to pay off credit card debt. And it has the beginnings of a search engine to connect people with organizations and companies that offer various kinds of financial help (currently limited to Pinellas and Hillsborough counties).

Here are some other non-commercial sites that offer personal finance information: My Florida Money, America Saves,  American Savings Education Council, U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Do you have a favorite site to add to the list? 

Comments

[janice]

Just consolidate your debts, for easier management.