Trusted Government & Expert Resources

About the Course

Navigating personal finance can be overwhelming, but knowing where to find trusted, verified information makes all the difference. This course introduces government and trusted expert financial resources to help you make informed decisions about earning, saving, spending, credit, investing, and managing risk Learn how to access reliable tools, calculators, and agencies that provide additional financial education, consumer protection, and career support—ensuring you have the knowledge to build a strong financial future with confidence.

Course Information

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key government and expert financial resources and their role in personal finance.
  • Use official tools and calculators to make informed financial decisions (e.g., retirement planning, credit monitoring, loan repayment).
  • Understand which agencies provide assistance for earning income, saving, spending, credit, investing, and risk management.
  • Recognize trusted sources for financial information and avoid misinformation, scams, and fraudulent services.

Course Instructor

Moneyling Moneyling Author

Course Introduction

Before You Start
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Earning Income & Employee Assistance- Module 1

CareerOneStop (DOL)
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USAJOBS & GovJobs
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Apprenticeship.gov (DOL)
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Social Security Administration (SSA)
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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
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Small Business Administration (SBA)
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Savings & Retirement Planning: Module 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
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Social Security Administration (SSA)
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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
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My Retirement Calculator (SSA & DOL)
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IRS Retirement Plans & Contribution Limits
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Spending & Consumer Protection: Module 3

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Bureau of Consumer Protection
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Housing Resources
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Federal Student Aid (FSA)
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U.S. Department of Education
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Credit & Borrowing Responsibly: Module 4

AnnualCreditReport.com (FTC & Credit Bureaus)
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
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Federal Student Aid (FSA)- Managing Loans
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U.S. Department of Education- Fed v. Private Loans
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)- Identity Theft Assistance
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IRS – Taxpayer Identity Theft Protection
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Investing & Building Wealth: Module 5

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Retirement Plans
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Fraud & SEC Whistleblower Program
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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TreasuryDirect.gov
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Managing Risk & Credit Responsibly: Module 6

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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U.S. Department of Justice – Bankruptcy Information
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Debt Collection Rules
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Benefits.gov
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
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National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
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Course Review 
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Course Outline

  • Course Introduction
    • Before You Start
  • Earning Income & Employee Assistance- Module 1
    • CareerOneStop (DOL)
    • USAJOBS & GovJobs
    • Apprenticeship.gov (DOL)
    • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    • Social Security Administration (SSA)
    • U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
    • Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
    • Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Savings & Retirement Planning: Module 2
    • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
    • National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
    • Social Security Administration (SSA)
    • Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
    • My Retirement Calculator (SSA & DOL)
    • IRS Retirement Plans & Contribution Limits
  • Spending & Consumer Protection: Module 3
    • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
    • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Bureau of Consumer Protection
    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
    • Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
    • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Housing Resources
    • Federal Student Aid (FSA)
    • U.S. Department of Education
  • Credit & Borrowing Responsibly: Module 4
    • AnnualCreditReport.com (FTC & Credit Bureaus)
    • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
    • Federal Student Aid (FSA)- Managing Loans
    • U.S. Department of Education- Fed v. Private Loans
    • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)- Identity Theft Assistance
    • IRS – Taxpayer Identity Theft Protection
  • Investing & Building Wealth: Module 5
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
    • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
    • Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Retirement Plans
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Fraud & SEC Whistleblower Program
    • Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
    • TreasuryDirect.gov
  • Managing Risk & Credit Responsibly: Module 6
    • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
    • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • U.S. Department of Justice – Bankruptcy Information
    • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Debt Collection Rules
    • Benefits.gov
    • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
    • National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
    • Course Review 
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