Chris HopkinsApril is National Financial Literacy month, and therefore seems like a great time to highlight some excellent resources on the web to help investors and savers improve their knowledge in dealing with money matters, regardless of their current level of expertise.
For young people, and especially for parents interested in helping their kids learn about money, a terrific starting point is www.TheMint.org. This site sponsored by Northwestern Mutual is elementary but colorful and engaging, a nice basic introduction to saving, spending and investing. Another interesting offering is BizKids.com, the companion website to the public TV series of the same name that educates kids on money and business through an entertaining series of videos, games, newsletters and a blog. And for more ideas and suggested resources for teaching young people, visit the Kids.gov site sponsored by the U.S. General Services Administration, the government’s official “kid’s portal.” It features loads of materials and ideas to help
parents and teachers educate kids about money.
Adults seeking to learn more about personal finance have a plethora of options in the Internet age. Looking for a quick definition or a brief introduction to a financial topic? Invetopedia.com is the place to start. The site has expanded significantly since its early days and features a useful glossary of financial terms and concepts.
Long before Al Gore ever dreamed of the Internet, the iconic Kiplinger letter was making its way via snail mail to nearly 1 million subscribers. Today, Kiplinger.com hosts a variety of useful free information and tools for the individual investor, in addition to the paid-content section of the site.