Web sites for Parents

General Resources

  • CNN Money
    Six easy lessons to help parents teach young children that money doesn’t grow on trees.
  • Consumer Jungle
    This web-based program helps turn high-school-age children into savvy consumers.  The parents section has helpful tips to guide young adults.

  • Easy Budget Online
    This is a fabulous tool for setting up and maintaining a budget.

  • Economic Literacy Test
    Despite society’s claim that they value economic literacy many adults are not able to answer basic economic questions. See how you do.

  • Family Fun Finances
    Believe it or not, you—yes, you!—can help with the U.S. economy. No, we're not asking you to lend anyone $700 billion from your piggy bank. There are many simple steps you can take to make sure your family is spending less. And you might actually have some fun while doing it! Here are just some of the ways that you can pitch in.

  • federalreserveeducation.org
    The Federal Reserve System web site features brochures and informa-
    tion about personal finance and links to other related web sites.

  • Jump$tart Coalition
    A collection of online, print, and video materials for helping your kids learn about personal finance.

  • Kids and Money - Teaching Children to Manage their Finances (pdf)
    It’s possible to meet your financial goals whether your income is small, medium or large.  Say it out loud…It’s all in the planning.  Regardless of what you might have heard, millionaires are not made overnight, and they don’t just trip over a money tree.  They set goals and work hard to reach them.  (Hint:  Setting goals as a family can make it easier.  Everyone has a voice, and everyone gets something in return.)

  • Money Quiz for Parents
    Raising money-wise kids is about more than providing for them—it's also about teaching them financial independence. Answer these 8 questions to see if you're on track. You'll also get ideas for incorporating financial lessons into everyday life—whether it's a simple trip to the grocery store or a major life change.

  • MyFICO.com
    Get your FICO credit score FREE!

  • mymoney.gov
    The Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission web site offers resources and links on money management.

  • National Financial Literacy Month Proclamation (pdf)
    President Barack Obama decrees April as National Financial Literacy Month.

  • Oprah’s Debt Diet Action Plan
    America (and Parents) —it is time to get rid of your debt! Financial experts David Bach, Jean Chatzky and Glinda Bridgforth offer their step-by-step action plan to help set you on the path to financial freedom.

  • Practice Math with Supermarket Centers
    To help your students become interested in math, set up a fun family experience of Supermarket Centers

  • Raising Financially Savyy Kids
    This informative article helps parents understand the importance of starting early to help their children be educated on saving and managing money.
  • Show Kids the Money
    This site has many fun ideas on how kids and teens can become entrepreneurs.
  • Some Saving Tricks
    Here are some money saving tricks to share with your children.
  • Tips for Parents: Talk to Your Kids
    For some reason, Money lands right behind Sex in discussions that parents would just as soon avoid.Use these tips to talk to your children about money.

  • Utah Futures
    This online resource will help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan to finance higher education.

  • Utah's Educational Savings Plan
    It is never too early to start saving for your child's college education. Learn more ...

Practical Money Skills for Life

  • Children (Grades 3–6)
    Upper elementary school children are more aware of the world around them and these lessons will help them have a better understanding of Allowance, Behavior, Chores, Saving, Investing, Accountability, Spending, and Values.

  • The Mint - Tips for Parents
    Tips and tools for mentoring and nurturing children, to help them develope good financial habits.

  • Teens (Grades 7–8)
    These lessons will help young adults learn about the following financial literacy topics: Juggling Allowance, Chores, and Work, Saving and Investing, Accountability, Spending, and Values.

  • Teens (Grades 9-12)
    These lessons will help young adults learn about the following financial literacy topics: Juggling Allowance, Chores, and Work, Saving and Investing, Accountability, Spending, and Values.

  • Young Children (Preschool–Grade 2)
    Activities and lessons to help your young children learn about: Money, Allowance, Saving, Spending and Values.