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Financial Planning

 These government agencies and nonprofit organizations provide information, training and tools to plan for a secure financial future. Resources include budgeting, banking, credit unions, consumer protection and social security information for women.


AllState Moving Ahead Curriculum

An educational resource designed to help domestic violence survivors achieve financial independence and rebuild their lives.

American Bankers Association

ABA Foundation programs and consumer resources.

AAUW Money Smart Program

The American Association of University Women Money Smart Program includes three one-hour, facilitator-led virtual training series. Each workshop can stand on its own, but the sessions build on one another to provide a comprehensive guide to money management.

Consumer Financial Protection Agency

CFPB is an official website of the federal government. Resources include consumer education, rules and policy, enforcement, and compliance. The agency makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly.

State Consumer Protection Offices

This consumer protection connection includes resources of state, local and Native American communities.

Free From

Free From prioritizes financial security in the movement against gender-based violence. The organization offers training and financial education, and creates tools, resources and environments to support survivors’ collective economic and community power.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC is an independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. It insures deposits, supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection. FDIC offers resources to help you get started and maintain control of personal finances. Reasons to bank include safety, protection, easy online banking and proof of payment. Consumer resources include Get Banked, Money Smart and My Money.

Federal Trade Commission

The FTC provides information to consumers about money and credit, homes and mortgages, jobs and making money, online security and more.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA is the go-to-guide for college financial aid. It is a public service that includes a step-by-step source of student financial aid, advice and tools.

My Credit Union

This federal government consumer assistance center includes credit union products and services, a credit union locator, credit union and bank rate comparison, how credit unions and banks differ, money 101, personal finance worksheet, and webinars.

National Institute of Retirement Security

NIRS is a nonprofit research and education organization that fosters a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers and the economy as a whole.

Savvy Ladies

The mission of Savvy Ladies is to empower women to take control of their finances by providing a professional network of support and guidance, free financial advisors and educational programs.

Social Security for Women

The SSA for Women services include why and how to create an account, retirement estimator, my social security, facts, benefits, online services and more.

Social Security Q & A

The Social Security Administration answers questions about important services everyone should know.

The Allstate Moving Ahead Project

Moving Ahead Curriculum-Online is designed for domestic survivors and can help provide the guidance and tools needed to make important financial decisions, and work toward gaining long-term financial security.

Women’s Institute For Financial Education

WIFE is dedicated to providing financial education to women in their quest for financial independence.

Women’s Institute For A Secure Retirement

WISER is dedicated to improving the long-term security of all women through education and advocacy.

Women Investing In Security and Education

WISE provides opportunities and expertise for financial education of women and girls. Program participants acquire skills, tools, the mindset to improve their financial status, and secure personal financial freedom.