Links and Resources
Budgeting
Kakeibo: The Mindful Japanese Budgeting System - How to article with free PDF download at credit.com
Pet Care Costs from ASPCA
Vehicle Operating Costs from AAA
Credit
AnnualCreditReport.com - Official site for free annual credit reports
Debt
Mortgage Calculators - A collection of robust mortgage calculators
PowerPay - A free debt repayment strategy calculator
Estate Planning
freewill.com - Online self-help solutions for common estate planning needs and related educational content
Financial Aid
College Board’s Tools & Calculators - Scholarships, cost calculators, financial aid information, and more
Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Housing
Buying a Home - Information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Money Mindset
Financial Well-Being Scale - Answer ten questions to measure your current financial well-being and see steps you can take to improve it
Retirement
Actuaries Longevity Illustrator - Provides you with perspectives on your longevity, developed by the American Academy of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries
my Social Security - Access your Social Security Statement, request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive
NewRetirement Planner - One of the better, free online retirement calculators I have found
Open Social Security - A free, open-source Social Security strategy calculator
Social Security Benefit Calculators
Saving & Investing
Check Out Your Investment Professional
Compare Bank & Credit Union Rates
Fund Analyzer - Find and compare mutual fund expenses
Investment Risk Tolerance Quiz
Taxes
Find a Tax Preparer - IRS resource with a searchable directory of credentialed tax preparers