MyMoney Resources - Life Events

This special edition of FDIC Consumer News puts special focus on staying focused and avoiding costly decisions during major life events.

This website presents, "Spotlight On," which features updates on programs and outreach efforts by several Money Smart Alliance Partners. It is organized by theme so that educators can learn how Money Smart Alliance Partners are integrating Money Smart into other related programs. Themes include asset-building; community development; credit, employment services, foreclosure prevention, homeownership, self-sufficiency, seniors, small business and youth.

This website provides information that may be helpful to consumers, financial institutions, and the community groups working with them on foreclosure-related issues. 

A comprehensive financial education curriculum to teach those ages 12-20 the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions.  Money Smart for Young Adults can help young people in their formative years start positive habits early such as saving money and budgeting, as well as avoid making "wrong" decisions that could result in years of financial pain.  The curriculum is available free of charge; orders can be placed online.   For additional information call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342); hearing impaired 1-800-4618.

This website, and downloadable brochure, provides information on how mortgage modification programs can help those at risk of foreclosure save their home.

This website presents five key tips on safe deposit boxes, home safes, and your valuables.

This special edition of FDIC Consumer News focuses on Teens. You're beginning to make some grown-up decisions about how to save and spend your money. That's why learning the right ways to manage money...right from the start...is important. Here are suggestions.

Information and tips to help you if you are thinking about or already using online banking systems.

This website presents the FDIC's Money Smart financial education curriculum. The Money Smart's on-line curriculum can help you take charge of your finances and create a better financial future. Available on-line or by mail free of charge; it may also be taught in a classroom setting or downloaded into a portable audio (MP3) format.

This website presents the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE). This on-line tool can calculate your FDIC insurance coverage for each FDIC-insured bank where you have deposit accounts.