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Mint.com
http://www.mint.com
Free personal finance software accessible via the web. Manage your money, goals, financial planning, and budgeting tools all in one place.
Mvelopes
http://www.mvelopes.com
Membership based personal finance system using the popular “envelope system.” The site allows users to set up virtual envelopes and create spending limits for monthly expenses.
Texthog
http://www.texthog.com
Free web and smartphone based application that allows users to track personal and business expenses. Easily store, organize, and access your receipts, expense reports, mileage tracking and more.
PowerPay
http://www.powerpay.org
PowerPay provides a free and easy way to eliminate debt faster while saving money. It also features an education center with presentations on a wide range of financial topics.
Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the new name for the federally sponsored Food Stamp Program. This site provides links to state sponsored sites where users can see eligibility requirements, apply, and better understand the benefits of SNAP.
Angel Food Ministries
http://www.angelfoodministries.com
“By buying food from first rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of food for $30.”
Bountiful Baskets Food Co-Op
http://www.bountifulbaskets.org
“The Co-Op offers conventional produce baskets every other week.” Participants can purchase $50 worth of conventional produce (½ vegetable, ½ fruit) for a $15 contribution. Organic baskets are also available at a cost of $25 for $50 worth of produce. Currently operating in various locations throughout AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, TX, UT, WA, and WY.
CouponMom
http://www.couponmom.com
Provides registered users with access to a huge listing of coupons and tutorials on “strategic shopping” to get the most out of your shopping trips.
CouponCabin
http://www.couponcabin.com
Helps users locate coupons to use in their local area or via the internet. They search consumer emails, online forums, blogs, merchant sites, and the Sunday newspaper to create a “one-stop-shop for savings.”
RetailMeNot
http://www.retailmenot.com
Users can access hundreds of currently active coupons and discount codes for both online and in-person shopping.
Groupon
http://www.groupon.com
Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in more than 300 markets and 35 countries. They use collective buying power to work with local businesses to offer consumers heavily discounted prices.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/brochure/brochure.html
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families by supplementing their payment to cover electric and heating expenses. This webpage provides information on the type of assistance they offer, eligibility requirements, and information on how to apply.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
http://www.hud.gov
This is the official U.S. Government website for HUD. The site includes up-to-date information and referral services for home buying, avoiding foreclosure, finding rental assistance, and more. The site also includes links to the Making Home Affordable program.
BillShrink
http://www.billshrink.com
This site offers individuals a side by side comparison of credit card, cellphone, television, gas, and banking services to help users save money by cutting costs.Â
Electric Choice
Article: How to Switch Electric Companies and Save Hundreds
http://billeater.com/tips/electric-choice-compare-electric-providers-switch-and-save
This article provides a listing of states participating in electric choice programs that allow consumers to “shop” for their energy provider.
HealthCare.gov
http://www.healthcare.gov/
Federal website providing information and referral services for health care and health insurance related services. The site provides a listing of private insurance plans, public programs, and community services available by state.
Get Health Care
http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/index.html
The Health Resources and Services Administration site provides visitors with a listing of local health care centers, free or reduced cost care centers, HIV/AIDS care, and other resources.
Finding Dental Care
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/FindingDentalCare/
Webpage created by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to provide information and referral services to help visitors locate low-cost dental care options.
Insure Kids Now
http://www.insurekidsnow.gov
Insure Kids Now provides information about Medicaid and CHIP services for families who need health insurance coverage. These programs are designed to be affordable for families who are not able to afford health insurance coverage in the private market or do not have coverage available to them.
Eldercare Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, connects visitors to services for older adults and their families.
BenefitsCheckUp
https://www.benefitscheckup.org/index.cfm?partner_id=58
BenefitsCheckUp helps you find and enroll in public and private benefits programs that you may be missing. You can also find an online application for Medicare's Extra Help.
Medicare.gov
http://www.medicare.gov/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
This is the official U.S. Government site for Medicare.
National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Planning
http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/index.aspx
This website was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.
National Student Loan Data System for Students
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or grant data.
Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.gov
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, provides money for eligible students and families. FAFSA allows students to learn about, apply for, and check the status of their student aid.
CNNMoney: Money 101
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/index.html
Money 101 provides 23 financial literacy modules free of charge. Topics include making a budget, banking and saving, investing, buying a home, understanding health insurance, taxes, controlling debt, kids and money, and more.
MorningStar: Investing Classroom
http://www.morningstar.com/cover/Classroom.html
MorningStar provides 172 free e-learning modules on stocks, funds, bonds, and portfolios for both novice and experienced investors.
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