5 Free Money Resources for Families From Chase and Other Big Institutions
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Not a lot of things are offered or advertised as free these days. Even so, if you do your homework and thoroughly research, you can find that there are actually plenty of no-cost money resources available from a number of bigger names in the financial game. In fact, you and your family probably have some available to use right now at your current bank or credit union.
“Financial blogs and podcasts put out by financial institutions or other media outlets can offer valuable insights and guidance on managing your finances with a variety of detailed topics,” said Xiomara De Leon from Addition Financial.
She explained that topics can “range from everyday life situations like saving for the holidays or vacationing on a budget. But they can also range throughout the different cycles of your life, such as preparing for college, what costs really go into getting married or starting a family, and even investing in your retirement early.”
If you’re not sure where to start or exactly what you need, check out these five free money resources from Chase and other big financial institutions.
Chase
In partnership with JPMorgan Chase, the First Responders Children’s Foundation offers free virtual financial wellness workshops tailored to the unique challenges faced by first responder families, according to Janeil Pierre, an accredited financial counselor.
“These workshops cover topics such as budgeting, credit maintenance, disaster recovery and more,” Pierre said.
Ally Financial
Money Roots is a free financial wellness program from Ally Financial designed to help people understand how their thoughts and views on money affect spending, saving and investing decisions. Anyone is able to explore the reasons driving their money behaviors so they can take better control of their finances.
“Grounded in money psychology, the program offers virtual workshops focusing on uncovering personal money beliefs and behaviors to promote better financial health,” Pierre said.
Capital One
In partnership with the Khan Academy, Capital One offers a free, self-paced financial literacy course to anyone interested in learning more about personal finance.
Pierre explained that this program “covers a wide range of topics, including budgeting, saving, credit, investments, insurance and taxes, aiming to demystify personal finance and promote financial well-being.”
Bank of America
In order to better understand our finances, we have to examine our habits with money. That’s why Bank of America’s Better Money Habits is a great resource.
Pierre called Better Money Habits “a comprehensive financial education platform providing free, easy-to-understand resources on topics such as saving, budgeting, managing credit and debt, and tax planning. The platform offers personalized content tailored to various life stages and financial goals.”
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has the Money as You Grow initiative, which provides free resources to help parents and caregivers teach children about money management.
“The program offers activities, conversation starters and storybooks designed to instill key financial skills and habits in children from a young age,” Pierre said.
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