Personal Finance and Lifelong Money Management
Personal Finance and Lifelong Money Management
The basics of financial management in everyday life can take up a lot of time once everything adds up. While we make large financial decisions a few times in our life, what we do every day, or on a routine basis can seriously affect our financial situation, and our credit.
Below, you will find resources from both state and federal agencies that will help you prepare for every day financial planning.
General Resources
- Ask CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
- Educational Resources for Consumers (Department of Banking)
- Educational Resources for Investors (Department of Banking)
- Green Energy Programs (CT Green Bank)
- Money Smart – A Financial Education Program (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
- UCONN Financial Education (UCONN Extension)
- Your Money Matters (UCONN)
Credit and Credit Reports
- Free Credit Reports (Federal Trade Commission)
- Credit Cards (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Renting and Home Buying
- First-time Homebuyer Guide (CT Housing Finance Authority)
- Homebuyer Education (CT Housing Finance Authority)
- Home Improvement for Consumers (Department of Consumer Protection)
- Mortgage Assistance Scams (Office of the Attorney General)
- Mortgage Scams (Office of the Attorney General)
- Rental Security Deposits (Department of Banking)
Buying a Vehicle
- Buying a Car (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Issues with Auto Title Loans/Small Loans (Department of Banking)
- Lemon Law for the Consumer (Department of Consumer Protection)
Taxes
- Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Tax Payers (Internal Revenue Service)
Financial Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities
Resources for Veterans
- Guide to Veterans Benefits in Connecticut (Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families (Department of Banking)