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WEB Resources Online

√◊FDIC Money Smart Program: Modules on banking and credit basics, money management, saving, protecting one’s identity and privacy, consumer rights, credit reporting, responsible use of credit cards, using loans and purchasing a home. Click the following link:

http://www.fdic.gov/moneysmart

Building Your Financial Future & FDIC Money Smart Program – as adapted by Credit Unions & Disability Rights Michigan & in Accessible Format: Covers Financial institutions, loans, checking accounts, budgeting, savings, keeping financial information safe, credit reports & credit repair, credit cards & home ownership. There is also a youth curriculum suitable for use in High School. Click the following link:

http://www.prosynergy.org/ncuf/index.htm

American Financial Solutions: in partnership with the Seattle Community Colleges Television and North Seattle Community College has created eight powerful personal finance courses that you can take online for free, with an option to receive a certificate for your credit file. Called “Investing in Yourself”, this series of programs teach the essentials of smart money management. Click the following link:
http://www.myfinancialgoals.org

Building Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing Your Financial Future. Click the following link:

http://www.dallasfed.org/ca/wealth/pdfs/wealth.pdf

Financial Freedom: to help you gain the money management skills that will help you along your path to financial freedom. Click the following link:
www.alphaonenow.org

√◊Habitat for Humanity – Recipes for Financial Fitness: Units on Controlling Finances, Credit Basics, Protecting My Money, Finding a Good Job, Getting an Education and Owning a Home. Self paced with tests and worksheets for each module. Click the following link:

http://www.habitat.org/habitat_learns/nefe/fiscal/fiscal-5ingred.html

National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Financial Planning WorkBooks & Related Resources: Financial planning workbook for people newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis covering a range of issues including money management, job development, assistive technology, benefits planning and special needs trust and estate planning issues. Website has a number of excellent articles on assistive technology selection and funding. Click the following link:

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/insurance-and-money-matters/financial-planning/index.aspx

For a list of local non profits who provide financial education information, classes, and workshops, visit the following link: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/financial-education/non-profit.htm
For a list of free financial literacy classes in Seattle-King County, please visit the following link: http://everyoneiswelcome.org/manage_calendar.php