Banking & Budgeting

One of the main keys to successful personal finance is planning. Developing a budget and understanding the psychological aspects of money helps you stay motivated and on-task.

Money 101 from CNN Money.com gives you some basic information about setting priorities and making a budget. A good Budgeting Worksheet can help you create the ideal budget.

Mymoney.com from the Financial Literacy and Education Commission is dedicated to improving financial literacy and education. Topics covering all types of personal finance are included.

The Ten Commandments of Personal Finance offers basic guidelines for you to follow when planning your finances.

Understanding the basics of banking, such as how to select a bank or credit union, can be found at the InvestorGuide. How to Find Public Information on the Web about Individual Banks is an excellent guide to help you get started investigating specific banks. Specific information about bank accounts and services can be found from the Federal Reserve Board.

Understanding the basics of credit unions and how to choose one helps you decide where to keep your money. The National Credit Union Administration can help you find a credit union in your area.