Money management skills don't come easy. Cal State Central Credit Union is dedicated to assisting members to learn about finances.

These services are a benefit of Cal State Central Credit Union membership. Browse through this section to discover all of the resources available.

The key to any financial success is having the proper tools.  Below you will find links to various finanical needs, such as ways to avoid Identity Theft and Phishing, Financial Tips.

Identity Theft and Phishing Info Click Here!

Frequently asked Financial Tips

Financial Education Library

Printable PDF Brochures

• ID Theft - How to avoid identity theft.
• Credit Reporting - What credit reporting is and why it is important.
• Watching for Credit Card Tricks - Protecting consumers from common credit card tricks.
• Credit Card Tricks 1 - Credit card interest rates and late fees.
• Credit Card Tricks 2 - The impact of cash advances.
• Your Own Credit Card - Helpful information regarding how best to use a credit card.

Federally Insured Credit Union Savings

• National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Share Insurance
• NCUA Share Insurance Estimator
• Your Insured Funds

General Financial Education Links

• My Money - U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.
• FDIC Consumer News
• Money Smart
• U.S. Treasury Office of Financial Education
• National Endowment for Financial Education
• Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information
• USAGov: Money in General
• America Saves
• Jump$tart
• NeighborWorks America
• Operation HOPE

NEW!! Savings Resources

Test Your Savings Knowledge with the America Saves Saving Quiz:

Savings and Investing Calculators:

• Calculate your saving and investment needs with these helpful calculators compiled by the Security and Exchange Commission

Retirement Planning:

• Estimate your Retirement Needs:
  English
  Spanish
• Helpful government retirement resources from My Money.gov

Saving and Investing:

• Government resources on Saving and Investing

Strategies for Saving and Saving Tips:

• Strategies for Saving from America Saves
• Savings Tips from America Saves

Speeches / Statements / Press / Photos

• Transcripts of Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meetings
• U.S. Treasury Recognition of Credit Union Programs