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Free Resources for Consumers and Families
Many parents are not aware that many colleges charge different tuition fees for each unique family circumstance. If you have a student interested in college, but are worried of the costs, check out the NAPFA Foundation’s College Money Report. Parents can receive their report in fewer than 5 minutes and find out the actual costs of college for their student. Learn more about the NAPFA Foundation’s College Affordability Project.
Pro Bono College Planning Session
The NAPFA Foundation offers free, no obligation financial planning sessions for families to discuss their student’s college costs with a NAPFA advisor. Download your free College Money Report then register for your free meeting here.
Pro Bono Financial Planning Meetings
With its partnership with Advisers Give Back, the NAPFA Foundation offers free, no cost financial planning meetings with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Need help with saving for a home, paying your bills, or figuring out retirement? Get matched with a planner today!
TISLA: Fair, Free, Student Loan Advice
The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) provides free resources and information to people regarding their student loans and helps families find ways of addressing their rising costs. Find information on student loan forgiveness, assistance, and help with loan consolidation on their website.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Free, no obligation credit counseling services provided by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Get help with credit card debt, mortgage planning, managing debt, budgeting assistance, and avoiding foreclosure.
Social Security Retirement Benefit Estimator
Find out for free what monthly social security benefit you can expect when you reach retirement age.
Use this form to calculate your monthly expenses and work with your pro bono financial planner to create an action plan to secure your financial independence.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB is a government agency dedicated to protecting consumers from fraud and scams from bad actors. Learn about how to protect yourself from fraudulent activity and protect your hard-earned money.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ensures that consumers are protected from financial insecurity. Their Money Smart resources help consumers learn about financial planning and make plans for their futures.