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This website describes Direct Express, which is a process for receiving federal benefits through a special prepaid debit card. Getting in shape financially is vital to a person’s overall well-being. For senior citizens, people with disabilities and others who receive federal benefits including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by check. One alternative to receiving payments in the form of paper checks is receiving them through a Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.

This website provides information on the savings bond education tax exclusion. This permits qualified taxpayers to exclude from their gross income all or part of the interest paid upon the redemption of eligible Series EE and I Bonds issued after 1989, when the bond owner pays qualified higher education expenses at an eligible institution.

The United States Mint's website provides free educational resources for educators, parents, and kids. The site includes free educational resources including class activities, lesson plans, and information on how to bring coins into the classroom. For youth, the H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site is dedicated to promoting lifelong pleasure in coins and coin collecting. Games, informational features, and interactive animated cartoons, successfully combine government, technology, and education in a new and exciting way.

Webpage that explains why it's better to start saving early for retirement.

Webpage with simple tool to help you determine how long it will take to pay off your debt based on different monthly payment scenarios.

Website of the U.S. Air Force's Personal Financial Readiness program. It features an array of information for service members and others on financial decision-making and savings.

Military OneSource (also accessible by calling 1-800-342-9657) is a free service available 24/7, 365 days a year to Service members and families regardless of their activation status. The website features a “Money Management” section with information and resources that include calculators, tips, books and CDs, personal finance newsletters, and more.

Website of the U.S. Army's Financial Readines program. The site features information for service members and their families, including on-line calculators and educational video presentations.

Website of the U.S. Navy Fleet and Personal Readiness program. This site includes information and links to resources on budgeting, money management and planning.

Use the Checklist to find tips for students and parents on preparing academically and financially for college. This "to do" list provides information for elementary, junior high or middle, and high school students, as well as adults.