Financial Literacy

This page contains links to various Financial Literacy resources for all age groups. The State Library of Kansas is not attempting to give financial advice, but rather to point patrons in the right direction of finding trustworthy resources and to be part of the financial literacy community network. Some links have multiple components, so be sure to view all the resources.

Youth (K-12):

U.S. Mint Coin Classroom

Families can explore the U.S. Mint, coins, games, and coloring pages.

Thinking Money for All Kids Book List

Diverse and inclusive reads to teach young people about money from the American Library Association.

Thinking Money for All Kids Games

Explore these interactive games to find out how to earn money, how your spending choice affect you, and how to balance your budget.

Resources from My Money

Making the most of your money starts with five building blocks for managing and growing your money -- The MyMoney Five. Keep these five principles in mind as you make day-to-day decisions and plan your financial goals. Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend, and Borrow.

A Parent's Guide to Teaching Financial Literacy to Children and Teens

Teaching children about credit and finances at an early age can help them to maintain healthy credit scores as they grow older.

Post-Secondary:

My Money

University Resources

Universities in Kansas may also have a financial counseling portion of their website for students who have questions about student loans and other financial issues, such as Kansas State University, Washburn University, and University of Kansas. Check with your school to see if they offer financial counseling.

Nerd Wallet: How to Pay for College: 8 Expert-Approved Tips

If you're like most students and families, you'll cobble together funds from multiple sources. Some types of financial aid are better than others, so use the following advice in this order.

Federal Student Aid: How it Works

For most students planning to attend college or career school, financial aid is essential. We'll walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.

Consumer.gov

This guide is produced by the Federal Trade Commission. It provides information on managing your money, using credit, and protecting your identity.

Adults and Families:

Better Money Habits

Khan Academy has partnered with the Bank of America to provide simple answers to key financial topics. This collection of videos and tools make understanding money and finances a little easier.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Ensuring consumers get the information they need to make the financial decisions they believe are best for themselves and their families.

Financial Literacy Update

A bimonthly e-newsletter that reports financial literacy events, initiatives, and related resources of the OCC and other government agencies and organizations. Scroll down the page to access the updates.

My Money

The resources provide background information, helpful guidance, and hints and tips to assist with your decisions.

Financial Security for All Community Page

The national Financial Security for All team works collaboratively to provide consumers a source of reliable and up-to-date financial and consumer information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer reviewed answers.