Financial Management Resources

Plant on top of coins being stacked
Stay informed with the latest financial tools and resources from Cooperative Extension and our partner organizations. This page offers a curated selection of based on data-driven research and trusted government sources. Whether you're seeking budgeting tools, investment guides, or financial planning advice, you'll find valuable resources here to support your financial journey.

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SMART BUDGETING & FOOD PLANNING GUIDE:


Stretch Your Dollars & Eat Well


Smart budgeting and food planning guide flyer with QR code, meal planner, and grocery tips
This brochure, developed through a collaborative effort across various programs at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Guilford County, offers essential tools for enhancing budgeting and food management skills. It features a QR code that links to a digital version filled with valuable resources, including meal planning templates, a 14-day meal plan, spending trackers, healthy eating tips, and a food handling guide.

Feel free to print & share!  Click on the image to access the brochure and explore additional resources.

Budgeting Related Resources


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Creating a Budget for College FSA
Making a Plan - Budgeting Purdue University

Create a Budget and Pay Yourself

Utah State University Extension

Savings & Investment Related Resources



Debt Management Related Resources


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Money Matters - Debt Management University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
PowerPay - Debt Reduction Tool Utah State University Extension

Credit Related Resources


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Credit Reports and Scores Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Consumer Reporting Companies Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Tax Related Resources


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Guide to filing your taxes in 2024

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

VITA Locator Tool IRS

Financial Management Related Tools


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Free Financial Planning Tools

SEC

On-line calculators,  budget worksheets,  planning checklists and other helpful resources from the federal government.

Financial Literacy and Education Commission

Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Getting Through Tough Financial Times  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Extension