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Cool Sites for Young Adults
www.conumerjungle.org (Sponsor: Young Adult Consumer Education Trust)
This site includes quizzes and worksheets to help your teen or young adult become an educated consumer. The topics covered include credit, buying a car, living independently, and even choosing the right cell phone carrier and plan. It also includes sections for teachers and parents.
www.fdic/gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnspr05
(Sponsor: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
The FDIC issues newsletters to consumers on a regular basis. In the Spring of 2005, they released “Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults.” This resource includes articles on everything from buying a home to recognizing common personal finance mistakes young adults make.
http://moneycentral.msn.com/home.asp
Microsoft’s MSN Money website includes information on all aspects of money management. There is information on saving for college, why it’s important for young people to start saving in their employer’s 401(k) program, debt reduction, and universal information on personal finance and investing for all ages.
www.youngmoney.com
InCharge® Institute of America, a non-profit credit counseling service, publishes a magazine for young people, written by young people called Young Money. The magazine and its companion website offer great tips for young adults who want to know more about personal finance, investing, debt management and savings plans.
