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Are there government benefit programs available to help you?

State of Minnesota Economic Forecast (November Report)

"The Rich Dad Organization is committed to improving the awareness of and opportunities for improved financial literacy for adults and children around the world." 

Make financial decisions with confidence and expertise. We cover loans, credit reports, online trading and much more to help you with your money
  401 (k) Advice
401(k)/403(b) Advocate

401(k) information

General retirement information

Forecasting retirement income/expenses

Collection of Websites offering information on 401(k)s, IRA, etc.

Articles, Calculators and answers to common retirement questions

  College Financial Aid
Loans, Scholarships and Military aid 

Sallie Mae plays an integral role in educating parents, students and educators about the financial aid process.

Minnesota Higher Education Services Office

Student Gateway to the US Government

US Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Loans, Scholarships and Military aid 

New England Loan Marketing Association

Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

  College and Career Planning

Starting Point for College Planning

Assessment tests for people who are un-decided about what they want to do. 

On-Line Application services and more

A quick test (only 4 questions) that people can use to identify personality type, then it links to careers favored by that type. 

Search 600,000 Scholarships

Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge

One Stop Site for Students and Parents with Information on Financial Strategies, Career Options and College Planning

A Resource Guide for Students, Parents and Education Professionals

"The Leader in College Search, Test Prep and Financial Aid"

Steps for college planning, financial aid information and a directory of Minnesota colleges and universities

College A-Z

Improve those SAT's and ACT's
  Investing
"Your source for sector and investment information"

  Money Saving Ideas
Ideas on reducing that Home Mortgage

CNN- Money Magazine

A women's community with emphasis on frugality. 

  Retirement
"The Online Newsletter for People Who Used to Work for a Living"

Retirement Income Calculator

"How long will the money last ?"

Social Security Benefit Calculators

"The mission of Analyze Now! is to disseminate inexpensive retirement planning tools to educate the user about the realities of retirement planning"

Life Expectancy Calculator

Pay off that mortgage early ?