How to Save, Build Wealth
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 How to Save and Build Wealth

Saving and Investing
Small Amounts Add Up
The Miracle of Compound Interest America Saves Chart
Word Find Puzzle Word Document
Getting Started Saving and Investing  Extension Guide
Investment Basics: Bonds  Extension Guide
Investment Basics: Mutual Funds  Extension Guide
Investment Basics: Stocks  Extension Guide
Financial Institution Deposits & US Government Securities
Choosing a Financial Adviser  Extension Guide
Making Sense of Savings 
Federal Reserve Board pamphlet about depositing money in a bank or savings and loan association
Successful Saving and Investing
(2000) A fact sheet explaining the differences between various types of savings accounts, how to open a savings account and what the basics of investing are.
Steps to a Secure Financial Future  Consumer-Action.org

Managing Debt
You Can Do It: Managing Debt, Building Wealth
A fact sheet explaining how to get out of debt, plan for your financial future, and save money. Includes a step-by-step guide to money management. 

Preparing for Retirement
Ballpark Estimate
A one-page worksheet from the American Savings Education Council to help you quickly calculate how much you need to save for retirement. 
Guidebook to Help Late Savers Prepare for Retirement
How to catch-up and plan ahead, increase retirement savings, and stretch retirement income 

Using Credit Wisely
Credit in the Family Budget  Extension Guide
Repaying Credit Debt and Loans  Extension Guide
Where Can I Get Credit?  Consumer-Action.org
A fact sheet explaining the various ways to get credit. Topics covered include banks, credit unions, finance companies, credit cards, rent-to-own stores, illegal lenders, payday loans and more. 
The Ultimate Credit Card Quiz
Credit Report Basics
Consumer Action Features-missourifamilies.org

Making Ends Meet
Small Amounts Add Up
Managing Your Money Extension Guide
Living on Less  Extension Guide
66 Ways to Save Money

Home--buying, maintaining, improving
Missouri Housing Partners
Where shopping for home loans is hassle free 
Energy Management Checklist
Financing & Evaluating Prospective Homes
Home Ownership Made Easier (HOME) 
Home Repair Inspection & Specifications
HomeWorks 
HomeWorks: Maintaining Your Housing Investment
Home & Yard Improvements Handbook

Taxes
Big Tax Refunds Can Cost You
...that tax refund may not be cause for celebration. A refund means that you paid too much in taxes during the year. In case you didn’t notice, Uncle Sam didn’t pay you any interest while holding your extra money either... MissouriFamilies Feature Article
 

 

America Saves involves hundreds of non-profit, government, and business organizations.
University of Missouri Extension is proud to participate in this national effort.
The campaign was initiated by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America.

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Last Updated:06/20/05
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