Links & Resources

Take a money management course and get a free music download

There's a lot to learn when you're just starting out. Lake Trust can help guide you to financial independence, with courses to help you save, spend and borrow money wisely. With the completion of each course, you'll have the opportunity to register to receive one free Music download.
Visit Guides to Independence°

How to Earn Money by Saving Money

Are you interested to learn how to save and earn money at the same time? If you are, then read this useful article.
Visit How Earn Money by Saving Money°
 

Finance games

These games are so fun and interesting that you won't notice that you're learning finance while playing.

• Countdown to Retirement° - Select the career & lifestyle of your choice and see if your decisions allow you to retire in luxury - or keep you working 'til you die.
• Mad Money° - Think it's easy to get enough money for all the cool things you want and need? See if you can do it!
• Play FinanceQuest° - Manage your money and understand government finance issues.
• Trade Ruler Game° - Make an island (a country) prosper by trading.

Googolplex

Stories, games, information, and more. Googolplex is a great resource for learning more about good ways to handle your money.
Visit Googolplex°

CreditUnionsRock.com

Valuable information to help you prepare for the future. Information about getting a job, going to college, and more.
Visit CreditUnionsRock.com°

Scholarship opportunities

Get information about scholarship opportunities.

• The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid°
• FastWeb.com°
• Scholarships.com°
• Mapping-Your-Future.org°

Internet safety tips

Remember that people on the Internet may not be who they seem.

• Never give out personal information while online without your parent or guardian's permission; don't give strangers your name, home address, telephone number, or the name of the school you attend.
• Never send your picture or arrange a face-to-face meeting without your parent or guardian's permission.
• Never respond to messages that are obscene, make you feel uncomfortable, or are threatening.
• If you feel you're in danger, dial 911, tell your parents/guardians, a teacher, or a trusted adult.

To report Internet abuse or for more tips, call 877.5CYBER3.

Internet safety tips are provided through the Department of State Police and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency.

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