Museum of American Financial History


		Financial education is at the core of the Museum’s mission and its public programs and services. An active national-level advocate on behalf of the growing financial literacy movement, the Museum is committed to helping all Americans look to the lessons of financial history, while taking charge of their own financial lives. This list contains sites that help Americans learn about saving, investing, credit and planning for the future. American Memory Researching events in American business history? Visit the Library of Congress's website of historical collections. American Numismatic Society The ANS houses North America's most comprehensive collection of coins, paper money, medals, and other numismatic items. The Society's collections database and library catalog are both searchable online. Baruch College-NYCdata The Weissman Center for International Business at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business has compiled this useful compendium of information about New York City ranging from population, to fiscal data including income and wages to cultural offerings. BetterInvesting The leading national, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose membership consists of investment clubs and individual investors. Its mission is to provide a program of sound investment information, education and support to help create successful, lifetime investors. Bureau of Engraving and Printing The bureau of government responsible for printing and keeping secure the paper currency of the United States. Economic History Services Provides resourses for and promote communication among scholars in economics. European Central Bank's Euro Site This site explains all things relating to the introduction of the euro currency, leading up to the physical distribution of notes and coins in January, 2002. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Money Smart The FDIC's Money Smart program helps adults who are outside the financial mainstream, with little or no banking experience, to enhance their money skills and create positive banking experiences. Federal Reserve Interested in the actions of the central bank of the United States? You can find all the information relating to the Fed you'll want on this comprehensive site. The International Bond and Share Society The world's largest society for stock and bond collectors. Includes illustrations of the society's magazine and a gallery of stocks, as well as membership information and directories. International Monetary Fund This international organization composed of 183 member nations acts as a cooperative force when dealing with international monetary problems, and promotes balanced growth and free trade around the world. The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of young adults. It evaluates the financial literacy of young adults; develops, disseminates, and encourages the use of guidelines for grades K-12; and promotes the teaching of personal finance. Lowermanhattan.info The definitive source for up-to-date information on Lower Manhattan, including transit schedules, maps, and information on recreation downtown. New York Hotel Accommodations Provides a variety of New York City tourist information and offers hotel room reservations. New York State Banking Department’s Financial Education Directory The New York State Banking Department’s Financial Education Directory lists personal finance programs and resources now available to New Yorkers from a variety of providers, including government-related businesses, banks, and non-profit organizations. Oracle of Omaha The official Warren Buffet documentary website. Professional Scripophily Trade Association Association of scripophily dealers committed to quality and customer service. The Securities Industry Association Focuses on investor education and includes a resource guide for investors, as well as a vast library of investment related links. The Stock Market Game An electronic version of Wall Street trading designed to help students and adults understand the stock market, the costs and benefits involved in decision-making, the sources and uses of capital and other related economic concepts. The Stock Ticker Company The leading provider of innovative and objective financial education tools, the Stock Ticker Company specializes in working stock tickers. Tax History Foundation and Museum The Tax History Foundation and Museum, Inc. encourages the study of accounting, commercial and economic history. Top 100 Business Events TheStreet.com's countdown of the 100 most important events and ideas that drove American business in the 20th century. United States Treasury Department The department of government responsible for managing the government's finances, safeguarding our financial system, and promoting the stability of US and foreign economies. U.S. Mint Hip Pocket Change Financial literacy website for children and educators that introduces basic financial topics and focuses on the history of U.S. coins. World Bank The world's largest source of development assisstance to countries in need. The World Bank gives out $16 billion in loans annually in its fight to help developing nations onto the road of economic stability. Young Audiences/New York One of the oldest and most respected arts-in-education organizations in the nation. User Agreement \| Privacy Policy Copyright © 2005 - Museum of American Finance. All rights reserved.