There are heaps and heaps of great websites, tools and resources around that can help you become more financially literate.

Check out some of these sites:

www.moneystuff.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
This informative website by the NSW Department of Fair Trading includes detailed information sections on credit, renting, mobile phones, computers and buying cars. They also have interactive quizzes and regular competitions!

www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Government Office of Fair Trading publishes a number of useful documents that you can download for free, such as the "PSST! Post School Survival Tips" brochure, and the "Good Credit Guide". "PSST! Post School Survival Tips" is an informative 50-page brochure for designed for school leavers, covering important topics such as buying a car, looking at getting a credit card, moving out of home or travelling overseas. The newly launched "Good Credit Guide" provides advice to consumers on credit, how to use it wisely, how to avoid getting in over your head, and what to do if you need help. Download these publications and many more via the "Publications" section of the website.

www.consumersonline.gov.au
This link will take you to the Young Consumers section of the Commonwealth Government consumer information website. Here you can access information in your state on topics such as learning to drive, buying a car, leaving home, buying a computer, travel options, Internet issues, youth work rights and comprehensive contact lists for financial assistance.

www.lawstuff.org.au
Lawstuff is a national website offering information on legal rights for people under 18. Run by the National Children's and Youth Law Centre, this site is a useful reference point if you have a question about your legal rights on issues such as renting, social security, superannuation and buying a car.

www.centrelink.gov.au
Want to know about Austudy? It's all here!

www.wagenet.gov.au
Got a job or thinking about getting one? You can check out the going wages, and the working conditions you can expect, at this great site - make sure you're being paid what you should be!

AMERICAN SITES

www.practicalmoneyskills.com
PracticalMoneySkills.com is an American site designed to help educators, parents and students practice better money management for life. There are some really cool games and information on this site.

www.ntrbonline.org
This is another great American site full of information about personal finance! The best thing about this website is that it is managed and maintained by young people - they call it youth helping youth. It offers relevant information on topics such as establishing written and meaningful goals, understanding credit, budgeting, spending wisely, and much more. The site is updated quarterly.

www.themint.org
The Mint is an integrated web site designed for middle and high school students, their teachers and parents. The website includes a list of interactive games and quizzes, covering topics such as "Start Your Own Business", "Saving and Investing", "The Government", "Spending", "Making A Budget", "Learning and Earning" etc.

www.italladdsup.org

"It All Adds Up" is another site designed for teens who want to get a head start on their financial future. The site features online games and simulations to learn about credit management, buying a car, paying for college, budgeting, saving and investing.