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Whether you are looking for your first job, determining your career goals, figuring out how to finance your education, planning for retirement, or trying to make ends meet after losing a job - understanding how to handle your finances is important for everyone at any stage in their career. This website provides an array of resources for all ages and for different levels of financial awareness. Personal AssessmentYou may want to begin by taking stock of what you need to learn about how to manage your current financial situation. This brief personal assessment can direct you to the areas you need to work on. (No one else will view this information. You must accept the site's terms and conditions before you can access this information.)Know What You Don't Know Curricula LinksCheck out these five different online resources that can help you better understand your finances and manage your money.Young Adults: Are you graduating high school, getting ready to start your first job, or furthering your education? This website provides the tools and resources to help you plan your financial future with tips, features, and steps to build a framework for a lifetime of financial success. You Can Deal With IT Get Financially Fit: Ever wanted to go through Money Boot Camp? This is your chance. The Marines have sponsored a website that puts you through Basic Training for getting your finances in order, cleaning up your credit, getting out of debt, setting a budget, and sticking to it. Perfect for anyone who doesnıt know where to start! The Marines In Charge, Starting Out, or Starting Over: Perfect for heads of households everywhere, this website covers basic financial considerations you must be in control of in order to manage and plan wisely for your family. It has information for starting your first job, having your first child, buying a home, being a recent immigrant, or newly married. (Available in Spanish) The Beehive Experienced, but Confused: Has a recent job loss or career change put your financial plan in limbo? Can you manage the basics but would like to know more about long-term investing and figuring out benefit packages offered by employers? This financial website has online courses to get you up to speed on more complicated financial planning. (Available in Spanish) Center for Financial Learning Local ResourcesThere are many local programs that can help you get control of your financial situation.CareerLink centers offer support and seminars on financial topics for job seekers. See the Upcoming Events section for whatıs going on this month! Click the link below or contact the following programs: CareerLink Upcoming Events Advantage Credit Counseling Service River Park Commons 2403 Sidney Street, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 1-866-699-2227 Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center 412-362-8580 (located in Garfield) Career Development Center at Jewish Family & Childrenıs Services 412-422-5627 (located in Squirrel Hill) Youth GED Program Hill House Association Damon Bethea 1835 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-392-4439 Additional ResourcesIf you're looking for other information about financial and consumer affairs, the following links will take you to more local and national resources.Choose to Save FDIC Money Smart Federal Reserve Bank Financial Awareness for Youth National Community Reinvestment Coalition Practical Money Skills Smart Money University Investment Site Streaming VideoThe following are links to online courses taught by local experts and public service announcements.Online Courses Public Service Announcements < Back |
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