Save & Invest

This site offers a one-stop toolbox of educational information and personal finance tips designed to help individuals in making smart financial decisions and better choices for their money. Individuals can learn about saving, borrowing, and managing credit, as well as how to get a free credit report each year and how to protect themselves from financial scams.

This site introduces young people to the importance of setting financial goals. It provides access to tools and information designed to teach school-aged youth positive financial habits. Youth will also discover the vital role credit unions play in their financial future.

Not familiar with credit unions? At this site you will learn what a credit union is, what it has to offer, and how you may be able to join a credit union.

Are your funds fully insured? This Electronic Share Insurance Calculator will help you determine the insurance coverage for your accounts held at federally insured credit unions.

What every kid should know about Social Security. This site provides materials for parents, children, young adults, and teachers to learn about Social Security and what it means for them.

What every kid should know about Social Security. This site provides materials for children to learn about Social Security and what it means for them.

This website provides Information about Social Security benefits that women should know as brides, new mothers, divorced spouses, caregiver or widows.

When you have a baby, one of the things that should be on your “to do” list is getting a Social Security number for your baby. The easiest time to do this is when you give information for your child’s birth certificate. If you wait to apply for a number at a Social Security office, there may be delays while we verify your child’s birth certificate. This website provides instructions on how to get a Social Security number for your child and information on how to apply for disability and other benefits for your child.

Want to know your life expectancy? You can use our simple life expectancy calculator to get a rough estimate of how long you (or your spouse) may live. Knowing this information can help you make a more informed choice regarding when to collect Social Security retirement benefits.

The SEC’s Web site, focused on the needs of individual investors, Investor.gov, offers a wealth of information on how to become a smarter investor. Use retirement calculators, tools, and games to increase your financial knowledge. Or, read articles on products such as mutual funds, variable annuities, and 529 college savings plans. The site also can help you figure out what questions to ask before investing and where to get the answers.