Today it is more important than ever to take responsibility for your financial education and well-being. We all need to be prepared financially for life’s emergencies, as well as plan for long-term goals, such as purchasing a home or saving for your child’s education. When it comes to money, knowledge is your greatest asset. At Bank of Central Florida, we want to provide you with valuable financial resources to help you obtain those financial goals. Below are also links to external websites where you can find information about almost any financial issue you would like to explore.
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Money Management Basics
U.S. Government’s Financial Literacy and Education Commission
MyMoney.gov
Improve Your Financial Well-Being
National Endowment for Financial Education
For Young Adults and Teens: Quick Tips for Managing Your Money
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Practical Money Skills for Life
National Endowment for Financial Education
Knee Deep in Debt
Federal Trade Commission
Information to Know Before Investing
Investor.gov
Understanding Credit
Managing Credit Guides for Small Businesses and Consumers
Better Business Bureau
Disputing Errors on Credit Reports
Federal Trade Commission
Credit Reports & Credit Scores
Federal Reserve Board
Becoming A Homeowner
Information to Help Buy a Home
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Preparing for Homeownership Calculators
Freddie Mac
Home Mortgage Guidance
Federal Reserve Consumer Help
Home Buying Process Tools
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Saving For Higher Education
Saving Money for College
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid
An Introduction to 529 Plans
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Florida Prepaid College Plans
Florida Prepaid College Board
Preparing for Retirement
Social Security Retirement Planner
Social Security Administration
Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning
U.S. Department of Labor
Long-Term Financial Security of Women
Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
Resources to Estimate Retirement Benefits
USA.gov
Retirement Toolkit
U.S. Department of Labor