Debt.org

Debt.org is America’s Debt Help Organization, serving the public with thorough and accessible information on financial well-being. We strive to help people in all stages of life, from college, through buying or selling a home, and into retirement. We are a for-profit company owned by Pen and Paper Financial. The content on Debt.org and our services are designed for anyone who wants a sound financial future, wants to get out of debt or wants to stay out of debt. Our goal is to be the only debt and financial resource you need.

EverFi – Financial Literacy™ is a new-media learning platform that uses the latest technology – video, animations, 3-D gaming, avatars, and social networking – to bring complex financial concepts to life for today’s digital generation.

Student Loan Debt is a Financial Literacy Issue

Is College worth it today?

In this new edition of the College Experts Talk podcast, join Felicia Gopaul and Deborah Figart as they answer the question at hand and as they talk about one of the biggest issues students face today: Handling student loan debt.

Financial Literacy for Kids

Financial literacy, or knowing how to spend and save money, is an important part of learning how to be a responsible adult. The sooner that you learn how to create a budget and save money, the more money you may have to spend on things that you want or items that you will need in the future. Printable worksheets and interactive tools can set you on the right path to budgeting, while making smart consumer choices and being practical with your money can help you save.

Power Pay
PowerPay will give you the tools to develop a personalized, self-directed debt elimination plan. Discover how quickly you can become debt free, and how much you can save in interest costs by following your debt reduction plan. Utah State University Extension is pleased to provide this debt management tool without any cost to consumers worldwide. Below are a few exciting features of PowerPay 5.0. Login to the right and start gaining control of your financial future today!

Foreclosure Worries in NJ
If you’re experiencing unemployment or reduced income, need short-term assistance, have arrearages, or have built up credit card debt, you may be eligible for help through NJ HomeKeeper or other state and federal programs.

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
Standard 9.2 Financial Literacy can be found under 21st Century Life & Careers

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Jump$tart is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.

OnlineFinanceDegree.com

At OnlineFinanceDegree.com, their goal is to create the most complete and reliable resource for students interested in pursuing a finance education that is also extremely functional. From the facts, figures and statistics regarding finance education to personal anecdotes, experiences and advice regarding working as a finance professional, they provide you with everything you need in order to decide if studying finance is right for you.