Free resources for learning money management

It’s never too early, or too late, to start your financial education. Through our work, we’ve discovered that people with a good foundation in financial literacy are far less likely to fall victim to fraud and scams. Whether you’re a student, parent, or just looking to sharpen your money management skills, we can help.

Free online consumer resources

The DFPI offers a variety of free online information to help protect your money and personal information. Browse dfpi.ca.gov for these free online consumer resources:

• Consumer Page – We’ve developed a web page to help you navigate our consumer-focused information and resources.
• Events Calendar – Find webinars and educational events in your local community.
• Consumer Connection Newsletter – Subscribe to our monthly consumer newsletter and event reminders.
• Consumer Alerts – Learn about trending financial scams and fraud schemes.
• Crypto Scam Tracker – Search for the latest trends in crypto-related scams and fraud. There is also a glossary explaining the structures for common types of scams.

Free financial education resources

We can help you try and manage your finances, from budgeting to using credit and avoiding scams. Learn about financial products and services, how to set financial goals and meet them, and grow your investments.

• Consumer Insights – Check out our collection of insightful articles on emerging financial services and trending frauds and scams.
• Educational Materials – Download informational materials and brochures.
• Webinars – Watch our Financial Education Webinar Series on our YouTube channel.
• Investor Center – Start your investment research with the DFPI. Here you’ll find educational resources for personal investing as well as support for community educators.
• Educational Videos – Create your own customized playlist of courses designed to meet you where you are on your financial journey, build your money management skills, and demystify the world of personal finance.

Still have questions? You can contact our Consumer Services Office (CSO) at [email protected] or call (866) 275‑2677. Our representatives are ready to answer general financial questions and assist with verifying licensed financial institutions and professionals.