To help young Americans enhance their financial education, the Social Security Administration recommends the following websites:

www.mymoney.gov

Whether it’s about obtaining a credit line, buying a home, starting a business or beginning another costly endeavor, this website can help. Along with articles and data, the site also includes calculators that will assist in financial planning and goal setting.

www.federalreserve.gov

Look for the Personal Finance section of this website under Consumer Information. There, users can find worksheets and other resources that help them set and stick to a budget.

www.sec.gov/investor/oiea_podcasts.htm

Put an MP3 player to good use! This website allows users to download podcasts from the SEC that cover a variety of topics about savings and investing.

www.nuca.gov/publications

This website of the National Credit Union Administration contains publications about preventing identity theft and credit card schemes. It also offers other important information about financial security and stability.