Money Skills for
the Whole Family
At the Alpaugh Family Economics Center, our mission is to provide children and their parents with the lessons and resources to make better, more informed financial decisions — together. We've put together this collection of free, interactive tools that families can explore side by side, from the kitchen table to the classroom.
Whether you're building your first budget, trying to understand why starting to save early matters so much, or making a big decision like financing a car, these resources are designed to make the numbers clear and the concepts real. Each tool is grounded in guidance from trusted federal sources — the SEC, the CFPB, and the U.S. Department of Labor — and draws on the same research-backed content we use in our financial wellness workshops.
Let's start with your budget. The first step in any financial plan is knowing where your money goes. Our budgeting tools walk you through the 50/30/20 rule, spot your spending leaks, and help you set a savings target — all in one place.