personal finance resources

1. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – consumerfinance.gov
   A reliable, government-backed resource with clear guides on credit, debt, student loans, and budgeting. Excellent for fact-based tools and printable worksheets you can share with clients.

2. Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) – ngpf.org
   Offers free, modern personal finance curriculum, simulations, and games that make money topics approachable for all ages. Ideal for interactive learning and group workshops.

3. AFCPE (Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education) – afcpe.org
   A hub for research, professional tools, and evidence-based frameworks for financial counseling. Great for staying connected to the counseling community and current best practices.

4. Smart About Money – smartaboutmoney.org
   A nonprofit site from the National Endowment for Financial Education with free online courses, budgeting tools, and resources designed to improve financial well-being.

5. The Balance – thebalancemoney.com
   Offers straightforward, digestible articles on personal finance topics from saving and investing to taxes and debt management, written for everyday readers.

Here are some of my favorite high-quality, trustworthy personal finance websites and resources that align with our financial counseling philosophy.