Personal Finance Center
Personal Finance 101
Consumer.gov
[18]Consumer.gov is a federal government website that “is a ‘one-stop’ link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. It is designed so that you can locate information by category.”
Federal Reserve
[19]The Federal Reserve System, with twelve regional banks, provides a wealth of consumer and personal finance information.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Personal Finance and Education Information [20]
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – Consumer Information FAQ [21]
- Federal Reserve Board – Consumer Information [22]
- Federal Reserve Education – Personal Financial Education [23]
Federal Trade Commission – Consumer Advice
[24]This website provides information on what businesses to avoid, scams and ripoffs, and other helpful tips on a variety of consumer topics.
Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center
[25]The GMFEC offers free, one-on-one professional financial counseling to all Shelby County residents regardless of income. Certified financial counselors are available for customized guidance and can help residents deal with personal financial issues such as budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and credit improvement.
Money 101 [26]
This interactive course on managing your finances, though dated, contains useful lesson on personal finance. Topics covered include: budgeting, investing, insurance, retirement and estate planning, and taxes.
MyMoney.gov
[27]MyMoney.gov is produced by the Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission, which is committed to promoting the financial well-being of all Americans.
Rutgers University Libraries – Personal Finance
[28]Rutgers University Libraries maintains this personal finance website that covers information on financial management basics, borrowing, investing, giving and living.
Yahoo! Finance
[29]This site for investing and personal finance [30] provides U.S. and International stock quotes, as well as historical quotes and other market information. Additional topics include financial news, industry news, annual reports, mutual funds, loans, insurance and taxes.
Last review 5/17/2025