About
Welcome to Zazi's Guide to financial literacy and economics. This site is meant to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions and achieve economic well-being. This site is designed to make resources accessible for everyone.
Badge Key
Adults - Intended for adult learners
Teens - Intended for teenage learners
Kids - Intended for young learners
M - Available in multiple languages
- US-specific economics or content
- International economics or content
Website - Website resource
Online Course - Online course resource
Video - Video or webinar resource
Blog - Blog or article resource
PDF - PDF or downloadable resource
E-Book - E-book or digital reading material
15m - Resource duration: 15 minutes
20m - Resource duration: 20 minutes
30m - Resource duration: 30 minutes
40m - Resource duration: 40 minutes
V - Visual Learners (requires images, graphics, or videos)
A - Auditory Learners (requires listening or spoken content)
K - Kinesthetic Learners (hands-on, interactive, or physical activities)
Resources
Before you jump in, consider taking a short quiz to assess your current knowledge.
Mint's Budgeting Tools Adults Website 10m M V
CFPB Budgeting Resources Adults Website 15m M V
Saving:America Saves Teens Website 5m V
MyMoney.gov Saving Tips Adults Website 10m V
Khan Academy: Financial Literacy Teens Online Course 30m M V
Managing Debt:Debt Snowball Calculator (Undebt.it) Adults Website 20m M V
Bankrate Savings Account Comparison Adults Website 15m V
Investopedia Savings Guides Teens Website 10m M V
Checking Accounts:NerdWallet Checking Account Tips Adults Website 10m V
Mint Banking Basics Teens Website 15m V
Online and Mobile Banking:CFPB Online Banking Tips Adults Website 10m M V
Bankrate Mobile Banking Reviews Teens Website 20m V
Investopedia Stock Market Guide Adults Website 15m M V
Morningstar Investing Classroom Adults Online Course 30m V
Types of Investments:FINRA’s Investor Tools Adults Website 20m V
Better Investing Educational Resources Adults Tutorial 15m V
Retirement Accounts:AARP Retirement Planning Resources Adults Website 20m V
IRS Retirement Savings Tips Adults Website 15m V
myFICO Credit Score Education Adults Website 15m V
Credit Karma Credit Scores Teens Website 10m V
Types of Loans:CFPB Loan Types Adults Website 20m V
Sallie Mae Student Loans Teens Website 15m V
Debt Management:NFCC Debt Management Tools Adults Website 30m V
CFPB Debt Management Resources Adults Website 15m M V
Khan Academy Microeconomics Teens Online Course 40m V
Investopedia Supply and Demand Articles Adults Website 15m M V
Inflation:Federal Reserve Inflation Resources Adults Website 20m V
The Balance Inflation Overview Adults Website 10m V
Interest Rates:NerdWallet Interest Rate Guides Adults Website 15m M V
Investopedia Interest Rate Information Adults Website 10m V
Next Gen Personal Finance Teens Website 20m V
Practical Money Skills for Teens Teens Website 15m V
Minority and Underserved Communities:Operation HOPE Financial Literacy Programs Adults Website 20m M V
NAACP Financial Freedom Center Adults Website 15m V
Women in Finance:Ellevest's Financial Education Resources Adults Website 25m V
Ladies Get Paid Community Adults Website 30m V
You Need a Budget Adults Website 15m V
Mint Budgeting Tools Teens Mobile App 20m V
Tracking Expenses:Expense Manager App Teens Mobile App 15m K
EveryDollar Budgeting App Adults Mobile App 20m V
Money Management for Families:Smart About Money Adults Website 25m M V
Susie U. Financial Education Teens Online Course 30m V
IRS - Understanding Taxes Adults Website 20m V
Tax Foundation Resources Adults Website 15m V
Tax Filing Help:TurboTax - Tax Filing Guide Adults Website 25m V
H&R Block Tax Help Adults Website 20m V
Understanding Financial Reporting:Investopedia Financial Reporting Adults Website 15m V
AccountingTools Financial Reporting Guide Adults Website 20m V
Smart About Money Budgeting Tools Adults Website 10m V
Mint Budgeting Calculator Teens Website 15m V
Loan Calculators:Bankrate Mortgage Calculator Adults Website 10m V
Nolo Loan Calculator Adults Website 15m V
Investment Calculators:Investor.gov Investment Calculators Adults Website 15m V
Fidelity Investment Calculators Adults Website 20m V
Credit Karma Adults Website 15m V
myFICO - Understanding Your Credit Adults Website 20m V
Debt Management:National Foundation for Credit Counseling Adults Website 30m V
Debt.org - Debt Help Resources Adults Website 20m V
Debt Repayment Plans:NerdWallet Debt Repayment Plans Adults Website 20m V
Bankrate Debt Consolidation Tools Adults Website 15m V
Investor.gov - Investment Basics Adults Website 15m V
Stockpile - Learn to Invest Teens Website 20m V
Retirement Planning:NerdWallet Retirement Planning Adults Website 30m V
Fidelity Retirement Resources Adults Website 25m V
Saving for College:Saving for College Resources Adults Website 30m V
College Savings Plans Network Adults Website 25m V
Khan Academy Microeconomics Teens Online Course 40m V
Investopedia Microeconomics Adults Website 15m V
Macroeconomics:Khan Academy Macroeconomics Teens Online Course 40m V
Investopedia Macroeconomics Adults Website 20m V
International Economics:International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Economics Adults Website 30m V
World Bank - Research & Economics Adults Website 30m V
Once you have thoroughly covered at least one resource per subsection, consider taking this short quiz to solidify what you have learned.
Contact
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