Mr. Shocket

Below is a series of links to information & sites that can help you learn to be financially literate and successful.

The financial crisis: what every American should know

 

 

Financial Crisis Analysis assignment

 

An explanation from the Federal Reserve Board of San Francisco. This is a narrower perspective.

The report from the Commission on Fiscal Responsibility.

 

Financial terms glossary.rtf  Be sure to download this & study it for your quiz

Flash card makers: Put the glossary terms you don't know into flash cards to study.

 

PowerPoints on Financial Literacy (ones with a star contain info that may be on the quiz)

 

 

Debt collectors offer credit cards for paying back debts that no longer can be legally collected

How a falling stock market affects you

"How to go to college for free" from Brokepiggy.com

Student Handbook from Bank of America

The Worst & Best Credit Cards of 2010

How Car Dealers Dupe You

5 Reasons Using a Debit Card is Dangerous

The dangers of using a debit card

Information on the new credit card laws & protections (from the Federal Reserve)

 

 

 

 

5 car loan mistakes that cost you money (Unfortunately they left one out. I recommend never financing a car for more than 3 years. If you can't pay for it in a 3 year loan, you can't afford it.)

New & used car research @ edmunds.com/

Car Dealer Scams To Avoid

Best times to buy a car

10 places not to use your debit card

The Real Problem with Credit Cards: The Cardholders
 

Mutual funds explained these are a safer way to invest in the stock market

Are stocks a good deal right now?

 

25 teenage millionaires all share these 7 atrributes

SCORE the “Counselors of America’s Small Business Owners” is a national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses.