Financial Literacy Resources
Your Money Toolkit
Getting prepared for life after LSU starts now–gain confidence in your financial decisions today with these resources:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
A U.S. government agency offering tools, guides, and tips on budgeting, credit, loans, and more.
MyMoney.gov
The U.S. government’s resource for financial education, offering information on budgeting, saving, credit, and retirement planning.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Consumer Information
Provides educational resources on managing money, avoiding fraud, and understanding credit.
Federal Reserve – Consumer Information
Provides information on budgeting, saving, credit, and managing financial resources, backed by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Information
Offers guidance on understanding taxes, how to file, tax credits, and deductions, helping you manage your finances effectively.
learn more about the irsUSA.gov – Financial Literacy
The U.S. government’s one-stop portal for personal finance education, covering everything from managing debt to investing.
Annualcreditreport.com
A government website where you can get one free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) every year.
MyFICO
The official site for FICO credit scores (the most widely used credit score model). Offers a guide to understanding and improving your FICO score.
National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Provides free resources to help you understand credit reports, dispute errors, and address credit report problems.
About the Student Financial Management Center
The Cale P. & Katherine Smith Student Financial Management Center serves as a resource hub for students, alumni, faculty & staff; to provide support & financial literacy education to increase your financial understanding and improve your overall wellbeing.