Financial Management Tools for Young Alumni
- The Feed the Pig podcast series is one of several free resources available as part of the Feed the Pig national public service campaign. Sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ad Council, the campaign helps 25-34 year olds work toward long-term financial security. For more tools and information, visit: www.FeedthePig.org .
- The National Endowment for Financial Education ("NEFE") provides information on many topics, including:
- The American Savings Education Council ("ASEC") is a national coalition of public- and private-sector institutions committed to making saving and retirement planning a priority for all Americans. ASEC educational materials are available at: www.choosetosave.org.
- America Saves is a nationwide campaign in which a broad coalition of nonprofit, corporate, and government groups helps individuals and families save and build wealth. Through information, advice, and encouragement, they assist those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for a home, save for an education, or save for retirement. Visit their web site at http://www.americasaves.org/
- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been publishing FDIC Consumer News quarterly since 1993 to help people be savvier about and safer with their money. Dealing with personal finances can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for people just beginning to manage money on their own. They have published Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults. Their goal is to help young adults — including those just starting a career or a family and others still in school — take control of their finances.
- Starting Out: Begin Funding for Your Financial Security - This web site, developed by Yahoo ! Finance, overview of financial planning geared toward young people just entering the workforce. The importance of saving for the future will be stressed, and tips on budgeting, insurance, and paying off student loans will be offered
- Wi$eUp is a financial education program designed for Generation X and Y Women. It was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau in support of the Department of Labor's Strengthening the Family Initiative
- Guide to Being A Grown-Up : Planning for Your Financial Future - -U.S. News and World Reports created this financial planning guide geared for "twentysomethings"
Loan Repayment Information
This section has detailed information about repaying federal student loans .