Resources
Handpicked tools, websites, books, and government programs to help you go deeper on your financial journey.
Official Government Resources
MyMoney.gov
The U.S. government's free financial education portal — covers savings, credit, home buying, and retirement.
Free · OfficialCFPB — Money as You Grow
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's education resources, including tools for students and families.
Free · OfficialInvestor.gov (SEC)
The SEC's investor education site — includes compound interest calculators and scam awareness tools.
Free · OfficialIRS — Students & Youth
Tax education resources specifically for students filing for the first time, including free filing tools.
Free · OfficialLearning Platforms
Khan Academy — Personal Finance
Free, world-class personal finance courses covering taxes, interest, insurance, and retirement accounts.
Free · Video lessonsNext Gen Personal Finance
Free curriculum and resources for students and teachers covering all aspects of personal finance.
Free · CurriculumNerdWallet — Literacy Hub
Plain-English guides on credit cards, banking, investing, and mortgages — no jargon, just facts.
Free · GuidesInvestopedia — Dictionary
The internet's best financial dictionary — look up any term you encounter and get a clear explanation.
Free · ReferenceRecommended Books
The Total Money Makeover
A practical, no-nonsense approach to eliminating debt and building wealth through the famous "baby steps" framework.
Budgeting · DebtI Will Teach You to Be Rich
Written specifically for 20-somethings — covers automating your finances, credit cards, investing, and negotiating your salary.
Automating · InvestingThe Psychology of Money
18 short stories about how people think about money — and why behavior matters more than intelligence when it comes to wealth.
Mindset · InvestingRich Dad Poor Dad
A classic that challenges conventional thinking about money, assets, liabilities, and the path to financial independence.
Mindset · AssetsFree Tools & Apps
Annual Credit Report
The only officially authorized website to get your free credit report once per year from all three bureaus.
Free · CreditMint — Budget Tracker
Connect your bank accounts and automatically track your spending, set budgets, and see your net worth in one place.
Free · Budgeting AppFinWise Calculators
Use our built-in Budget, Compound Interest, and Savings Goal calculators — no account needed, right here on FinWise.
Free · Built-inSmart About Money
From the National Endowment for Financial Education — free courses, worksheets, and tools covering all life stages.
Free · NEFE