Financial Literacy
The Alamo Colleges District wants YOU to be in charge of your finances! The Financial Literacy programs at each of our colleges are meant to promote and support responsible and healthy financial behaviors and decisions.
Through the colleges efforts and this resource website, our goal is to help you make smarter choices with your money.
Campus Programs
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Financial Resources Videos
Financial Resources
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Offers personal finance news and business forecasting, as well as advice on investing, retirement, taxes, saving, real estate, cars, college, and insurance |
The U. S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education |
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Current financial aid news |
Provides tools that help compare credit cards, look at college financing options, track interest rates, identify the best investment and savings vehicles, rate and rank insurance companies, and much more |
Credit History Information
The 3 major credit bureaus that check/report credit scores
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Online Budgeting
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Free online budgeting tool that provides necessary tools for people to meet their financial goals regarding savings, checking, investment, mortgage, and automobile loans |
A complete online money management tool designed to keep track of all your transactions and bank accounts from your computer, mobile phone, or iPad |
Student Loans
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Self-help web tool proived by Ion Tuition that allows students to review loan status, payment amount, due date, and servicer in one location. Also includes budgeting tools and replayment calculators to assist with repayment options. This is a free service provided to students by Ion Tuition on behalf of the Alamo Colleges District. |
Provides student borrowers easy-to-understand answers designated to get them on the right track to repayment |
Books
Have Questions? Email us at DST-ManageMoney@alamo.edu.