Financial Literacy Resources

Each family in the Step Program must have one adult family member complete a financial literacy course by the end of the first year of participation. To fulfill this requirement, AHFC provides families with four options that best fit your situation. Additionally, all online materials are available at: https://www.ahfc.us/tenants/step-program/financial-literacy.

Below is a collection of resources to help you attain your financial goals. If you need help with these steps, options or the resources below, you can visit your local AHFC office or call toll free 877-AKGOALS (254-6257) for assistance.

Resources

The following financial educational resources are available online:

• Budget tool
• Debt Getting In Your Way
• Behind on Bills
• PW42i Financial Literacy information
• https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/your-money-your-goals/
• https://playmoneysmart.fdic.gov/games – FDIC’s “How Money Smart Are You?” 14 games to learn about everyday financial topics
• https://www.mymoney.gov/ - Teaches the basics of financial education
• https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/ - University of Wisconsin Coop. Extension program
• https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en - Public service site by Khan Academy & Bank of America
• https://handsonbanking.org/ - Public service site by Wells Fargo
• https://usaaef.org/ - USAA Financial Education Foundation, videos, articles and tools

Credit Reports and Credit Scores

• https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action - free credit reports, source authorized by federal law
• https://onlinegrad.syracuse.edu/blog/bad-credit-score/

Online Money Management Tools

• https://www.mint.com/
• https://www.budgetpulse.com/

Online Financial Education Games

• https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-wellness/financial-capability/
• FDIC’s Money Smart Games helps you learn about everyday financial topics while having fun!:
  1. Click Login to “Create an account” or to login if you already have an account. You must do this before you click on any games.
  2. Select games from any of the five Money Smart topic areas:
     • Earn
       • Your Expenses & Income
     • Spend
       • Your Spending & Savings Plan
       • Your Money Values & Influences
       • Making Housing Decisions
     • Save & Invest
       • Building Your Financial Future
       • You Can Bank On It
       • and Your Savings
     • Borrow
       • Borrowing Basics
       • Buying a Home
       • Credit Reports & Scores
       • Managing Debt
       • and Using Credit Cards
     • Protect
       • Disasters – Financial Preparation & Recovery
       • Protecting Your Identity & Assets

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Questions? Call 833-958-8406 (907-330-8406 in Anchorage), or email us at phdinfo@ahfc.us