Resources
Local Banking Institutions
- Provident Bank
- Allfirst
- Mercantile
- First Union
- Slavie Federal Savings Bank
- Hamilton Federal Bank
- Rosedale Federal
Savings and Loan
- First Financial
Federal Credit Union
- State Employees Credit Union
of MD
- Household Finance Corporation
- Wells Fargo Financial
- Johns Hopkins Federal Credit
Union
- SSA Baltimore Federal Credit
Union
JumpStart Coalition:
Financial Smarts for Kids
This organization maintains (with the help of the National Institute
for Consumer Education) a searchable database of personal finance
educational materials. There's also a section that lists personal
financial management guidelines and benchmarks.
Kid$Inve$t
A megasite that offers a comprehensive guide/self-guided
tutorial to the stock market, investing and money management.....specifically
designed for young people. The information on this site is separated
according to age/grade level. It specifically features a section
on "How
Do Current Events Affect the Market?" and several pages
with quizzes and puzzles.
Invest
in Yourself
This free educational program is provided by the New York Stock
Exchange with the assistance of Lifetime Learning Systems. It
consists of fun, interactive exercises that quickly introduce
young people to the world of savings and investment in stocks.
Institute
of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE)
A megasite that has a "Children and Money" section;
a helpful "Money Skills Kit" for parents; a tip sheet
for parents and grandparents on how to teach children and young
adults the value of money.
The Stock Market Game
This exciting, real-world simulation enables participants to
discover the risks and rewards involved in decision-making, the
sources and uses of capital, and other related economic concepts.
Test
Your Money $marts
An interactive quiz developed by the US Securities and Exchange
Commission.
ThinkQuest:
Investing for Kids
This Web site is designed by kids for kids. It examines stocks,
bonds, mutual funds and the like. It teaches the principles of
saving and investing. It also includes an interactive stock game.
It All Adds Up
A site for teens who want to get a head start on their financial
future. Play online games and simulations to learn about
credit management, buying a car, paying for college, budgeting,
saving, and investing.
Consumer Education
for Teens
All of the information in this site was developed by teens, for
teens. It is intended to help teenagers (a group commonly targeted
by businesses and scam artists) become educated consumers, as
well as giving them somewhere to turn if they have questions
or get ripped off. It includes sections such as "CDs for
a Penny?," "Everything you need to know about Tattoos,"
"Car Buying," etc...
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