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"Every time you make a dollar there are two places it can go. In your pocket or someone elses." said my father. This was my first lesson in money management. I find that it holds true today and I have passed this lesson onto my children. Managing your finances isn't difficult it just requires thinking. Keep It Simply, Stupid.
Everybody wants money. Everybody needs money. I liked the goverment sites. The credit card calculator is a good tool. I also liked the learning information available for kids and college students.
I am weary of the online money management sites basically because most banks will offer similar options via their online banking sites. I think libraries should avoid helping people with their personal finances. Too many people would start to blame us for their financial mishaps if we started offering connections to money management sites. Plus a public library means everyone can see your personal information on public computers.
I do use the GasBuddies , the rideshare sites and the thrift store locator. I found the U of M garden site a good site but still under development. When it is finished I think it will be a great site.