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
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!
Budgeting Related Resources
| Title & Link | Organization |
| Creating a Budget for College | FSA |
| Making a Plan - Budgeting | Purdue University |
| Utah State University Extension |
Savings & Investment Related Resources
| Title & Link | Organization |
| Investing 101 | California's Department of Financial Protection & Innovation |
| Introduction to Investing | Investor.gov |
| Introduction to Investing - Save and Invest | SEC |
| Social Security Retirement Calculator | Social Security |
Debt Management Related Resources
| Title & Link | Organization |
| Understand the Different Kinds of Loans Available | CFPB |
| Money Matters - Debt Management | University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension |
| PowerPay - Debt Reduction Tool | Utah State University Extension |
| Payday Loans | CFPB |
Credit Related Resources
| Title & Link | Organization |
| Money and Credit | Usa.gov |
| Credit Reports and Scores | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) |
| Consumer Reporting Companies | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) |
Tax Related Resources
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) |
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| VITA Locator Tool | IRS |
| Taxes | Usa.gov |
Financial Management Related Tools
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MyMoney.gov |
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CFPB |
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SEC |
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| 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 |
