Financial education for young adults and children

Resources for high school and college students

• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has information on paying for college 
• MyMoney.gov has a college preparation checklist 
• The FDIC offers a "Money Smart" program with frequently asked questions about loans, credit reports and scores, buying a car or house and more
• FDIC Money Smart also has information on learning the parts of a check, managing a checking account, managing a savings account and creating a monthly spending plan. More subjects available
• The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) features an Introduction to Investing page to help you navigate the world of financial investment 
• The New Hampshire Banking Department's page on digital currencies provides information about virtual currency such as Bitcoin. 
• Protecting yourself against scams and fraud will keep your money safe
• CreditUnion.gov offers an informational page on financial goals, including savings, budgeting and more
• The American Bankers Association "Get Smart About Credit" program information available here. 

The New Hampshire Banking Department's video: Basic Budgeting Tips for Young Adults

The New Hampshire Banking Department has created a video for young adults that introduces and explores basic budgeting tips. The video features James Kelleher, a university student from New Hampshire, and is aimed at high school and college-aged young adults. 

View the video on the New Hampshire Banking Department's YouTube channel. 

Jump$tart

• Jump$tart is a national non-profit organization that works to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and the need for education among young people. Jump$tart has many special programs for Financial Literacy Month
• Learn more about New Hampshire Jump$tart
• NH Jump$tart resources for teachers 
• Designed to encourage elementary school children to begin a savings routine, information on the "I Can Save" program

Other resources and programs

• The FDIC has a "Money Smart" program designed to teach children about savings, budgets, banking, loans and more
• MyCreditUnion.gov has lesson plans, guides and other financial education materials
• The American Bankers Association "Teach Children to Save" program
• The Federal Trade Commission's Youville program with free educational programs and resources

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resources and programs

• Youth financial education tools and resources 
• More than 130 financial literacy activities for grades K through 12
• Assessment tools for students and educators 
• A financial terms glossary explaining hundreds of terms
• Free printed materials are available, including activity books and teaching guides