CFPB Your Money Your Goals Tools and Supplemental Guides


Your Money Your Goals Expanded Tools List. 
The asterisk (*) indicates tools being utilized in the Bank On classes.

Starting the Money Conversation
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ACTION
*Financial empowerment self-assessment
*My money picture
Setting Goals
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ACTION
*Setting SMART goals
Putting goals into action
Planning for life events and large purchases
Revising goals
Saving
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ACTION
*Savings plan
*Saving and asset limits
Finding a place for savings
Saving at tax time
Tracking Income and Benefits
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ACTION
Income and benefits tracker
Choosing how to get paid
Increasing income and benefits
Paying Bills
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ACTION
Spending tracker
*Bill calendar
Choosing how to pay bills
Cutting expenses
Prioritizing bills
Getting through the Month
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ACTION
*Creating a cash flow budget
Improving cash flow
*Adjusting your cash flow
Dealing with Debt
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ACTION
Debt log
Debt-to-income calculator
Debt action plan
Comparing auto loans
Repaying student loans
When debt collectors call
Avoiding medical debt
Understanding Credit Reports and Scores
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ACTION
*Requesting your free credit reports
Reviewing your credit reports
*Disputing errors on your credit reports
Getting and keeping a good credit history
Choosing Financial Products and Services
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ACTION
Finding financial products and services
*Comparing financial service providers
*Opening a checking or savings account
Avoiding checking account fees
Evaluating your prepaid or payroll card
Knowing your prepaid card rights
Sending money abroad
Protecting your Money
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ACTION
Protecting your identity
How to handle identity theft
Spotting red flags
Submitting a complaint


Supplemental Booklets that help to discuss money.

§  Behind on bills? Start with one step.                                Download English 
§  Debt getting in your way? Get a handle on it.                  Download English 
§  Want credit to work for you? Start with these steps          Download English 
§  Building your savings? Start with small goals.                 Download English 

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