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Are you looking for your first job? Wondering about how you should spend and save your hard-earned cash? Well, this section is all about earning, saving, and spending money.

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Consumer Information

You haven’t worked all those hours for nothing! We’ve got resources here to help you make informed choices when you purchase a product.

Job Hunting

If you’re looking for a job, then you’ve come to the right place! This section will give you resources that will help you look for a job, write your resume and ace your interviews!

Personal Finance

It's never too early or too late to learn how to manage your money. This collection of links will give you information about how you can save your money and make the most out of what you earn.

Student Aid

If you’re thinking about continuing your education, but unsure about how to fund it, then look no further! These links will show you the different ways you can fund your college education.

Resources in this category:

The AIE Savings Calculator :: http://www.investoreducation.org/cindex2.cfm

Do you wonder what happens to the money you put in your savings account? This calculator asks you for your age and how much you could save today instead of spending (like $5 for a fast food meal, or $12 for a CD), and then it tells you how much that money would grow to become in 10 years, 25 years, and by the time you retire. You'll be surprised!

Choose to Save :: http://www.choosetosave.org/calculators/

Here are interactive savings calculators that will help you see how easy it can be to reach your goals by saving.

How Stuff Works :: http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Are you curious about the technological mysteries behind VCRs, guitars, and microwaves? See how things work, from thermometers to web pages to batteries. You can learn about automotive topics, digital technology, the human body, electronics and much more.

Learn2 Balance Your Checkbook :: http://www.tutorials.com/04/0433/0433.asp

"Let's get those growing piles of bank statements under control."

Learn2 Clean Up Your Credit Report :: http://www.tutorials.com/05/0533/0533.asp

"Approximately 25 percent of American consumers are denied credit due to inaccurate information in a credit report. Keeping yours clean and updated will help prevent this from happening to you."

Learn2 Establish a Personal Budget :: http://www.tutorials.com/05/0564/0564.asp

The word "budget" doesn't have to be a dirty word.

Learn2 Lease a Car :: http://www.tutorials.com/06/0618/0618.asp

"Lease contracts can be both misleading and mind-boggling. Start your research with this 2torial and you'll be on the road to a smart lease agreement."

Learn2 Read the U.S. Stock Market Pages :: http://www.tutorials.com/05/0522/0522.asp

Learn the Wall Street lingo and follow the trading trends.

Learn2 Sell Your Used Car :: http://www.tutorials.com/05/0524/0524.asp

"There's a bit more to selling a car than just putting a flyer up on the nearest telephone pole."

Learn2 Shop for Car Insurance :: http://www.tutorials.com/04/0419/0419.asp

"This 2torial explores the most prevalent types of car insurance policies available today--and explains the steps you can take to get the most coverage for the lowest cost."

Mad Money :: http://www.jumpstartcoalition.org/madmoney/pgv_money_rc_main.html

Brought to you by Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, this test lets you "imagine how you want to live once you're on your own." Once you've finished the test, you will learn "what it takes to live the life you want and what you'll need to do to get you there." "Think you're ready for the challenge?"

Math in Daily Life: How Do Numbers Affect Everyday Decisions? :: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath/

People all over the world use math every day--to buy a car, follow a recipe, or decorate a home. "n this exhibit, you'll look at the language of numbers through common situations, such as playing games or cooking. Put your decision-making skills to the test by deciding whether buying or leasing a new car is right for you, and predict how much money you can save for your retirement by using an interest calculator."

Moneyopolis :: http://www.moneyopolis.com/new/home.asp

Never hurts to learn about financial planning concepts while playing a game!

The Quest Beyond the Pink Collar :: http://atdpweb.soe.berkeley.edu/quest/home.html

"This is a place where girls can learn about themselves, explore non-traditional career options, and learn about female role-models of the past, present and future." Includes pages on sports and entertainment, mind and body, "herstory," and starting your own personal Quest Journal.

Street Cents :: http://www.cbc.ca/streetcents/guide/about_the_show.html

Long-standing CBC TV show all about money -- how to get it and how not to get ripped off when you spend it.

Tax Information for Students :: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/individuals/students/index.html

Questions about anything related to federal government taxes and tax issues? Check out this IRS list of links including "Where's My Refund?" and "Taxable Income for Students". You can link to the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application here too.

Test Your Money Smarts :: http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools/quiz.htm

Take this interactive quiz and learn about compounding interest, stocks, bonds, as well as other financial principles.