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Additional Resources

We’re committed to educating our members with the best advice, tools, and resources available. Whether you’re researching a big purchase, planning for retirement, financing your education, or safeguarding your financial data, we've got resources to help right here.

Family Activities and Resources  

Start learning about finances early with games, fun activities for kids and families, and resources on money topics.

  • National Credit Union Administration: Learn about money with fun and engaging lessons on saving, budgeting, and managing money.
  • MyMoney.gov: A one-stop shop for financial literacy and education programs. Materials can also be accessed by calling the MyMoney Toll-free Hotline: 1-888-MyMoney.
  • TreasuryDirect for Kids: Find out all about the US Treasury. 
  • Money as You Grow: Help for parents and caregivers to answer questions about earning, spending, saving, and borrowing money. 

Financial Skills for Teens and Adults

Dive into financial planning information to gain practical skills for a successful future and valuable insights on short and long term saving strategies.

  • College Affordability: Choosing the right school involves researching and comparing the costs, graduation rates, admissions test scores, acceptance rates, student body diversity, post-college earnings, and more. 
  • MyMoney Five & Tools: Visit the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s resources page for information on how to save, invest, and manage your money better. 
  • NCUA’s official YouTube channel: The video series is designed to empower consumers to make better financial decisions. 
  • BankWise – Your Rights Simplified: Get help understanding consumer protection laws and federal regulations. 

Auto Buying and Selling

Make better decisions and get the right price when you are buying or selling your vehicle.  

  • J.D. Power: Use evaluation tools to see what a car is worth before you buy or sell. The Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds estimates are also available.  
  • CARFAX: Visit the website, enter a VIN to research, and then view the history or purchase a full vehicle report.  
  • Consumer Reports: Read about recalls, ratings, information on pricing, and recommendations on the best and worst cars.  
  • Federated Insurance Personal Lines: Minnesota residents can request a quote from Federated Insurance for policies related to consumer protection.    

Financial Protection and Security

You have the power to protect yourself and your finances by staying informed and taking action.

Financial Decisions

Strengthening financial literacy means you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and tools to take control of your finances.

  • Financial Well-Being Resources: The toolkit introduces the financial well-being scale, with instructions, case studies, and other resources.  
  • Investor.gov: Tools and resources written in plain language to help people learn how to build wealth through investing and avoid investment scams.  
  • IRS: Access the tax calculator, check your tax refund status, download tax forms, and get instructions for payments or deposits.    
  • Social Security Administration (SSA): The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSDI) programs. 

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